After a couple weeks of hip pain, I finally broke down and went to the doctor. Last year the doctor diagnosed me with an IT Band issue...not uncommon or hard to remedy. I streched. I iced. I overcame.
This year is a little bit different.
Apparently I have something called a hip impingement. From what I gather, that is kind of a generic term for "your hip is f***ed up". I could have some ligament/cartilege tearing or perhaps a stress fracture. It's caused by overuse and "pounding the pavement".
BUT I am not out of the running yet...literally. My doctor understands that I want to run the NYC Marathon and he is working with me to make that happen. I have an Orthopedic MRI scheduled for next Wednesday and an appoitment immediately thereafter with the regional specialist in sports related hip injuries. I truly believe this will all be okay, but in the meantime, it's a little bit scary.
I'll keep you posted.
Timmy
Days Left - 99
Total Distance Run - 135.94 miles
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Praying for next Wednesday!
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