I'm Converting!

That's right! I'm converting from Brooks running shoes to Mizunos!

My right knee has been incredibly sore, stiff, and angry since my weekly running mileage increased. Trips to the doctor are rare for me, but I went last Tuesday. Based on the location of my pain, the doctor thought I might have a meniscus tear. To determine the source of the pain, I had an MRI done. I put the marathon training on hold until the doc told me what was happening.

At this morning's follow-up appointment I got the green light to continue training. My meniscus is healthy and there is no sign of arthritis! Hooray! Apparently, I've got PES tendonitis. My tendons looked really inflamed on the MRI, so I can expect more discomfort, but the injury won't lead to permanent damage.

After work I got some new running shoes, which I'd been meaning to get for awhile. As it turns out, I was wearing the wrong running shoes; Brooks are for people with flat feet which, according to the guy who initially fitted me for the shoes, I had. My feet actually have pretty high arches and the woman who helped me at the shoe store today put some Mizunos on me. They felt so much more supportive and should contribute to a more stable healthy stride.

So, onward I go. I've lost some training time, but at least I can keep at it.