But I finally worked up the nerve to leave this group last week (too many groups, cleaning up in the new year, and I've been feeling good for a few months). Since then my foot has bothered me more than it has since May. First the old pains along the lateral part, and now a new pain along the first metatarsel above the arch. I was worried that if I left I would get injured, and whle I don't think anything is wrong yet, I don't want to risk staying away and not being able to run the marathon due to a severe injury. Could this be all in my head?... yes Do I feel bad for complaining when Kooky and Cheryl are dealing with injuries still?.... YES But I'm not going to jinx it more with the marathon in 2 weeks, so I'm joining up again. I've been on my feet a lot the past 3 weeks, and wearing some not-so-good-for-you-heels, so I'm sure I just aggrevated it again. I'm cutting back in mileage now and going to try to stay off the foot as much as possible. Anyways, thanks for taking me back. Abby, I was so glad to hear that you are offically stress fracture free!

But I finally worked up the nerve to leave this group last week (too many groups, cleaning up in the new year, and I've been feeling good for a few months). Since then my foot has bothered me more than it has since May. First the old pains along the lateral part, and now a new pain along the first metatarsel above the arch. I was worried that if I left I would get injured, and whle I don't think anything is wrong yet, I don't want to risk staying away and not being able to run the marathon due to a severe injury. Could this be all in my head?... yes Do I feel bad for complaining when Kooky and Cheryl are dealing with injuries still?.... YES But I'm not going to jinx it more with the marathon in 2 weeks, so I'm joining up again. I've been on my feet a lot the past 3 weeks, and wearing some not-so-good-for-you-heels, so I'm sure I just aggrevated it again. I'm cutting back in mileage now and going to try to stay off the foot as much as possible. Anyways, thanks for taking me back. Abby, I was so glad to hear that you are offically stress fracture free!

You so expressed my thoughts....I've been scared to leave the group even though my ankle is working and I'm running. Don't need the jinx factor. Then I feel weird telling ya'll that it is getting better and I'm starting to slowly increase my mileage. Thanks Shaunna for posting.....hope your running keeps improving.