Blogging on the to-do list!

Well it has been three months to the day that I had my Morton's Neuroma removed surgically. So much has happened since then.
Personally I am happy and in a great place. My boyfriend and I fell back into each other happily and naturally after a tough few months apart. I have come to realize that not only is he my friend, and my partner but also my teacher. Mike shows me different ways to look at situations that are not my natural way, and this, although hard at times, has been helping with my own growth as a person. I have always heard that couples should help each other grow...well this has been my case with him.
Physically I am back to being super active. This makes me sooooo happy. Since Jan 5th I have been back on the bike, walking, walk-running, swimming and doing yoga. My foot still feels weird and numb in some areas, but wow....that damn thing is GONE! Every step, every petal stroke, every moment I was on my feet the Neuroma was there to remind me of it's presence. But no longer! I would suffer the four weeks of surgery recovery anytime again over the year of torture. Some people live with these for years! Since I had mine diagnosed I can't believe how many people i have talked to that also suffer....just get the surgery people! Though I did do orthotics, cortisone, and alcohol sclerosing injections prior which is the standard protocol.
As I mentioned in prior blogs I was signed up for a 1/2 Ironman and a full Ironman this year. The timing of those two events with my seven months off running and four off my bike was just not worth torturing myself to "finish" these events while not being truly ready. I decided to sign up for a different event and pull out of Oceanside and CDA. I am doing Lake Stevens 70.3 August 14th. This gives me five more months of building back my base and training tri-sports. Why this venue? Well it's a combo of great timing for my physical capabilities as well as a vacation for Mike and I to take together. Mike is from the Seattle area, (where this event is held) and we are going to explore for a full week after the race. We have been talking about going to Seattle for at least six months now, and the race, flights, and accommodations are booked!
Happy Friday...till next time.

XO

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