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TwitterOne week down, five to go. I’m getting used to the Aircast. My workout routine went to hell last week, but I was fighting off a virus and my right knee was sore from a bit of a twist it took as I was compensating for the left foot. I think it’s OK now. This weekend, much time was spent watching TV and ingesting many more calories more than an injured, sedentary guy should.
I saw a physiotherapist this morning, who treated the foot with some magical ultrasound thingamajig and gave me some exercises to prevent atrophy in the ankle, immobilized by the cast most of the time. He also cleared me to continue most of my exercise routine (minus the running, of course). OK, no excuses for returning to my old couch potato ways.
Step away from the munchies.
In other news, the nice folks at Adidas got back to me today and they wished me a speedy recovery. Oh, and they’d like me to send them the shoes for inspection. The email assured me that the shoes would not just mysteriously disappear if I did so. Well, the words actually said the shoes would be returned to me at any time if I wanted them back, but it’s more entertaining to read between the lines.
Hm. Maybe I’ll get Claire to videotape me shipping the defective runners to them, you know, to protect all parties involved.
I’ll keep y’all posted.
Oct 08, 2008 @ 15:56:06
Saw your entry on Running Mania…
I have worked in the running shoe industry on and off and been a competitive runner and coach for almost 30years and have never been a big fan of many of those beefy, overpriced shoes with shox, bounce, etc…gimmicky technology. While I do think that judging from your blog that you may have increased a little quicker than you might have, I also think that the shoes may have contributed to your injury by putting your foot out of alignment. I would definitely return them to where you bought them (best for affect if still in your walking cast) and ask for a replacement or refund.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email.
Good luck in your rehab. When you do start back running, be sure to ease into it very gradually, on soft surfaces and in a shoe that is a little closer to the ground with adequate, but not too much cushioning.
Derrick
Oct 08, 2008 @ 15:58:39
…sorry, missed the part about Adidas just got back to you.
I would be pretty firm with them about the fact that the shoe was the issue and they need to at least issue a replacement in the shoe of YOUR choice….not the same type.
Good luck,
Derrick