Something I never thought would happen

I never thought it would happen.  I never believed that I could run more than 5.5 miles.  But I DID!  I ran 6.48 miles on Sunday.  I did that .48 somewhat unintentionally.  I had spent a while looking up 6 mile routes in the area, and couldn't decide on one so I mapped out my own, a few times.  I swear I decided on a 6.14 mile route, but when I got home and mapped and logged it again, it was 6.48 miles.  AND I did it in 58:02, an 8:57 average pace.  AND it had three very large hills.

This was a major accomplishment for me.  I keep doing things that I never thought I could do, or that I never thought I'd do again, after surgery.  I'm so proud of myself and so excited to see what else I can accomplish!

After that 6.48 miles, however, my left foot start to ache.  And not in it's normal post-run achy way.  I iced and elevated it, per usual, and did a few feet flexing stretches that normally help, but all day it felt off.  I iced again at night, and then slept.  Monday morning it felt fine and back to normal.  I can't help but wonder what it will feel like after I do 13.1 miles.

I am constantly wondering and worrying if running is making my already bad feet worse.  Having already had a double bunionectomy, the last thing I want to do is have more surgery.  My left foot's bunion has already returned, and I've already consulted two podiatrists who say if the pain returns, surgery must be considered.  So far- the excruciating pain I felt pre-surgery has not come back, but I feel like I'm almost just waiting for its return.  I'm trying to take the right steps for preventing a third or fourth surgery, such as wearing orthotics, stretching my feet properly, icing and elevating every day, and taking a break when I feel my feet aching.  I can only hope that everything stays where it is and that the left foot doesn't cause too much trouble!

Other than worrying about my feet.... my weekend was good.  Friday I shopped and went out to dinner with my mom, brother, and his new girlfriend (ooh lala!) at our favorite Mexican restaurant.  Saturday I got my hair done and had golf lessons, and Sunday I went to the beach.   My sister's birthday is on Wednesday, she'll be 28.  In honor of her special day here is our typical conversation on a daily basis:

#wereobnoxious

My lunch from Costa del Sol last week... summer vegetable gazpacho. YUM!

What is your greatest accomplishment (running or not) yet?
-Running 6.48 miles this past weekend!

Have you been faced with a surgery that impacted your training/racing schedule? How did you handle it?

On a scale of 1-10 please rate your weekend as a whole.
-5.  I would have enjoyed some more down time.