How to train with a broken foot...???

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2010-07-24 7:58 PM

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Subject: How to train with a broken foot...???
Just did my A race (half ironman) this past weekend... Then on Thursday I had a little misstep on a trail run... Just found out that I have a navicular avulsion fracture... Basically the tendon ripped off the navicular bone in my right foot and took some of the bone with it... Hoping to get in to see a specialist this next week... However I'm now switching back to marathon mode (doing twin cities and new York city) for this fall and don't want to lose all my fitness... Any suggestions on how to keep up the training/cardio work...???

2010-07-25 11:37 AM
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lots of deep water running with the AquaJogger gear
2010-07-25 12:42 PM
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Plan on spending time in the pool.  It works, but can be so boring, but it will keep you fit.
2010-07-25 3:27 PM
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The pool is excellent,  I took injury last year, it took almost 4mos to heal.
2010-07-25 8:53 PM
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Did the exact same thing 5 1/2 weeks ago. Tried swimming after 4 weeks, but that seemed to irritate the ankle/foot. Have managed to do some strength work in the gym. Will re-try the pool at 6 weeks. If that goes well, then I will try light biking at 7 weeks. My conservative doctor said no running until 12 weeks. If the swimming and biking go well I might give running a try at 10 weeks.

Would love to know when your Dr. says you can get back to physical activity. For me, the key is not to start back too early and then set the clock back another 8 weeks.

Good luck.

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