My Knee

ok everyone so a month ago, I injured my knee doing 2 ft step ups, I iced it, rested it and did everything I was supposed to do. I built back up to my regular workout program and yes I probably rushed it a little because of events that were going on at the time and I was pushing extra hard to be ready for the half marathon November 8th. I wanted to have my best running time! Flash forward to last night, I finished work at 6pm, changed into my running clothes, put in my nike+chip and started running and was feeling great. 4 miles into my 10 mile run my knee gives out and I feel SNAP with a rush of pain, I tried walking it off but after three steps I knew that this was not a "walk it off" kinda moment. Fortunately, I was only a few streets away from home so I hobbled into the house and got ice right away. 20min. I went to the ER because I knew my knee was beyond just ice. The Staff at Kapiolani Women's hospital were SO SOO SOOOO amazing. My nurse is a marathon runner and everyone was so compassionate and on their A game in that ER. Unfortunatly the news they had to give me was not so great. I have a torn ligament and need to go see a specialist about getting it repaired. I am on no weight baring restrictions. I have crutches and a knee stabilizer and there will be no running in my life for a really long time. They said once I get it looked at, they can give me a better idea but said don't plan on running for the rest of the year. While it sucks... BIG TIME... I still am on a weight loss journey and I still have a long way to go. This is just a little bump in the road... I may not be able to run or walk or swim right now but that just means I'm going to have to get creative! I'll keep everyone updated and thank you so much for all the well wishes and encouragement!