Wellsville Mile - 2012

Brooklyn got to run the Wellsville mile today and we're so glad she was able to run because we weren't sure it was going to happen.  Brooky has had foot and leg pain for the past few weeks.  A couple weeks ago I suspected shin splints, I think I was right, and took her to Runner's North for a running evaluation and shoe recommendation.  One hundred-plus dollars later a new pair of running shoes corrected that issue.  Less than a week after our shopping spree, Brooklyn started complaining of heel and ankle pain.  After a few days of rest it wasn't getting better so off to the podiatrist we went.

We came home with some orthotics and diagnosis of Calcaneal Apyphystis; Brooky has inflammation between the growth plates in her heel and the ankle pain was secondary to that.  This a very common problem in kids who like to run.  Ice, ibuprofen, rest and good foot support manage the problem until it goes away when the kid stops growing and the growth plates have fused.

  Brooky did her best this past week to take care of foot, hoping she'd be able to run.  Prayers (literally) were answered and she ran without the slightest bit of pain.  Well, at least in her foot.  She did get a side stitch.  Her mile time was 9:35, her best to date.  She was proud of that and I think she did really well considering she hasn't been able to train for a couple of weeks.







Comments

Christy Jones said…
What a neat experience for her! I am glad she got to run.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:39:00 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

GiveAway!!

Image
I'm doing this giveaway just for fun. I'm not trying to sell or promote anything. I'm on an apron kick lately. I've come across so many cute ideas and I decided to make some of them. A week or so ago my good friend Liz mentioned she'd won an apron in a giveaway somewhere else. Thats where my "inspiration" comes from. I'm just a big copycat, but at least I admit to it. Here is the giveaway item: Please keep in mind that I made this, it did not come from a store so if you become the owner there will be no tags. I consider it to be a one-size-fits-all due to the fact that the ties are extra long. Here are the details: *Contest begins at 7am (Mountain Standard time) Thursday, November 12. It will end Sunday, November 15 at 8pm (same timezone). Winner(s) will be posted at my convenience on Monday. *Anyone living in the continental U.S., Canada, including PEI, or Mexico can enter this giveaway. It doesn't matter if you and I are friend or foe. You don...
Read more

Parade

Image
Brittany decided to join the marching band this year. She plays the marimba. The band participates in a lot of parades and marched in the River Heights parade last Saturday. I thought Maya would enjoy the parade so she and I went and watched Brittany. Since the pit section cannot march with their instruments, they hold the shields and march in front of the rest of the band. Brittany is the last on on the right, holding the "T".
Read more

New House

Image
We are building a new house!  This project has been in the works for a long time and we chose to keep it a secret until "Dig Day" because of how frustrating the process has been.  We began this adventure in February 2013 when we found the "lot of our dreams".  This piece of land was perfect.  Perfect location (in Providence), perfect size (0.96 acre), perfect orientation (house will face west).   The development process was long and difficult.  Providence City is not easy to work with.  Their requirements are extensive and often times ridiculous and unnecessary.  We've jumped through all kinds of hoops to get to where we are. We are building with Mt. Sterling Custom Homes.  They have a great reputation for designing and building high quality homes.  I had found a house plan that I really liked, had done some tweaking myself, then took it in to Mt. Sterling's designer to have it smoothed out and fix some areas that weren't q...
Read more