LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE 5K Training Week 7 Part II

The verdict is in on my gimp leg. It is actually really great news. It is not a stress fracture, but a stress reaction on the tibia. My MRI showed edema, fluid built up on the outer layer of my tibia. He said there was a lot of fluid and the outer layer of the bone is pretty inflamed, which would explain the pain and sensitivity I am having in that area, He explained it to me like this;

Level 1 : Shin Splints
Level 2 : Stress Reaction
Level 3 : Stress Fracture

The treatment plan

1. No running till I see him on my 2 week follow up, also means no elliptical
2. I have to wear this huge knee high boot while I am moving around
3. I can spin or cycle for 6 days a week, but he prefers I do 5 days a week
4. Take Naporsyn 500mg twice daily, he recommended Celebrex, but my pharmacy background makes me hesitant of that shit

I did an hour spin class today, but this teacher was killer man! She had us up and down hubbering through an entire song, the top part of the body freezing and riding slow on high resistance! KILLER! OK that is enough bitching about how tough the class was..waa waa! This is a good example of spinning, except what the fuck! Why is everyone in this video smoking hot! LOL!
I Look like the chick suffering in the white tee shirt, look for her..

In Conclusion, I am thrilled! Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. I will spin my ass off so I can go back to running smoothly. I know, I know gently ease back in to it. I don't know why, but I just giggled when I typed that. So, I will be on my best behavior for ten days and keeping Ben Gay in business.