Out of the internet blue, an interesting question was posed by the lovely Sit Down Mummy on this Instagram photo I posted:
“A week from the event how have u pulled up?”
Yes, it’s been exactly a week since I ran the longest, most arduous race of my life (so far).
And while my pins have fully recovered, it was actually my toes and feet that were suffering the most post-race pain.
There was a blister on the left foot that actually covered my entire little toe. Unfortunately, I failed to pop it. It eventually deflated the next day but then swelled up again on the following and turned into a dubious shade of purple. Do blisters have sinister minds of their own? Not sure. But this one certainly felt like it did.
Then there was the middle toe. Same foot. No blister but my toe nail was a little wobbly and ready to drop off. T’was such a pretty sight.
Needless to say, on Monday, I wore ugg boots. ALL day. To day care drop off and pick up. To the shopping mall. EVERYWHERE. I must’ve looked damn sexy.
I didn’t care. I had run 21.1 kms. I was riding on an emotional high. And a week later, I still am.
What’s been your biggest post race/exercise injury? And did you pop it? Have I totes grossed you out?
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Mystery Case says
Raych is having a bit of a blogging break today, but I will pop back later tonight and share some facebook love on her behalf. T x
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Deb A - An Inspirational Journey says
So proud of you Grace, such an awesome achievement!
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Katrina says
That’s an amazing achievement! I hope to get back into running when this back of mine gets better. I can’t imagine how good it must feel to achieve finishing a half marathon. Go ahead and wear the uggies, you earned them!
Katrina says
That’s an amazing achievement! I hope to get back into running when this back of mine gets better. I can’t imagine how good it must feel to achieve finishing a half marathon. Go ahead and wear the uggies, you earned them!
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Vicky says
I have great admiration for anyone who runs. I wish I could, but my knee just won’t go the distance. I can manage a vry fast walk 🙂
Well done you!!
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Kylez @ A Study in Contradictions says
Yuck, yuck, yuck! It’s way too early on a Sunday to be thinking about blisters! Not bein the most sporty person I haven’t sustained too many injuries that way but I’ve had my fair share of clumsy-related injuries, most notably a broken wrist from falling out of the car and a broken ankle from walking around in the dark! Which now of course means every time I even remotely step wrong on it it gives out in me and I spend a few days limping around with it swollen. Fun times!
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iSophie says
This is a great follow up, it is great to hear about how it all went after the event. You wear your ugg boots wherever ad for as long as you need to!
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Kirsty @ My Home Truths says
The worst sports related injury I had is a tie between the time I inflamed bones in my foot after playing tennis all weekend on a range of different court surfaces (I ended up on crutches for a week afterwards) or the time I fell off the umpires chair ONTO the net post (there was much bruising in places that should never be bruised). Maybe that’s why I’ve had a rest from tennis for a while…. 😉
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Min says
You sooooo deserve that emotional high (not so much the yucky blisters and lifting toe nail!!). Hope that high lasts a loooong time. What am amazing achievement!! xo
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Mama Stylista says
Such an inspiration! Your family must be so proud of you! I’ve got bad knees so can’t run but wish I could. It must be such an amazing feeling to complete something like that. Go girl! Xx
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Shari says
So very proud of your efforts Grace and it’s awesome how that sense of accomplishment has stayed with you all week!! You nailed it!!! And although the blister and icky toenail suck, the payoff has been so cool – I mean, ugh boots ALL day 😉
Having an artificial hip means my sporting career has halted …. guess there is always the chance of breaking a fingernail on a can 😉 That’s kind of like an exercise injury … right?
xx
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Twinkle in the Eye says
You should be amazingly proud of yourself
carmen says
You are nothing short of amazeballs Grace!! Hope those toes heal fast and you can remember how awesome your effort was! xxXOoo
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Melanie says
That is just awesome. Congratulations on achieving it!
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Rebecca says
You are truly awesome and what an amazing role model to your kids too!! xx
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Neets says
Such an achievement Grace! My latest injury is a gluteal tendinopathy & I’ve been wiped out of the Gold Coast marathon…:-( all my own fault though
Janet says
Ouch – but so worth it – well done you!
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Seana - Sydney, Kids, Food + Travel says
Hi Grace, I’d be grossed out IF my son didn’t have a horrible thing called a pilonidal sinus. Operation on Wednesday. Do not look at Google images!!
I’ll be very quiet and non-linky this week…
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Lee says
Ouchie on the toes Grace! You have to make sure your shoes have lots of room for your pinkies! So happy you are still flying! xx
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Emily @ Have a laugh on me says
Umm I have to admit I haven’t done a major run – but I do hope to! What an achievement Gracie, man I’m proud and envious, I hope I have it in me! I know I do as before my wedding I went to gym 6 days a week and was a machine, toned up and was MEGA fit, it’s just harder now with kids. But you have proved it’s possible – 🙂 xx
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Nami says
That nail about to fall off is not good. Get it checked out. I mean Uggs are lovely…compared to precarious toe nails. Be good to yourself.
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Anne @ Domesblissity says
I’m late to the party. Hope you have a great week!
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Parental Parody says
You could go viral with a YouTube clip of that bad boy popping. People can’t look away. I’m telling you, it would be huge. More huge than the blister 😛
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