Bonnie's Journey to Fitness

Injuries and Setbacks … But Back on Track!

So much has happened in the two months since I posted last.  Had my groove going.  Training was on track for my 3-day, 60 mile walk coming up in August.  Was walking on average 25 miles a week and working out with Ron, DB and Matt at Train With Ron.  More importantly, was burning over 3000 calories a week.  Participated in the TWR Charity Stair Climb for Chicago Run, a local, non-profit organization that facilitates running programs for youth in Chicago (www.chicagorun.org).  And volunteered at Chicago Run’s Spring Fun Run and 3K.  Here are pictures from both events! 

And than it happened … Joined a few women on Sunday, May16th, for a 10 mile training walk.  Hit a crevice in the path and the ankle snapped right over.  I could hear the snap.  By the time I hobbled back to my car and drove home, the ankle was the size of a softball.  Grade 3 sprain, chipped bone, stress fracture …. talk about pain!  Stayed off my feet for one week, than moved to a walking cast for 2 weeks.  Am now using a fancy, lace-up ankle brace for the next 4-6 weeks.

Needless to say, my physical activity dropped considerably and I gained weight!  Just goes to show you how important physical activity is! 

I not only convinced myself that I couldn’t workout with the injury.   But was crazy busy at work … that’s always a good excuse, right?  Enough is enough.  I told Ron to badger me if he had to, so I at least made it to TWR once a week.  Ron, DB & Matt have been able to design my workout where I can still get in the cardio I need to burn those dreaded calories.   I can’t say this enough … if you live in the Chicago area and want to try working out with a trainer, you’ve got to try these guys!  www.trainwithron.com  Check them out!

Now the ankle is starting to get stronger.  I’ve started walking again, slow and easy.  Hoping to build up the distance and speed over the next several weeks.  Nothing is going to keep me from participating in the 3-Day, 60 mile Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure.

The journey continues.