like a red rubber ball

this post is alternately titled, "WHO CARES?"

this is day 3 of wearing my speedster-nerdo orthopedic inserts. for the past 2 years or more, i would rate my foot pain at a steady 6-8 on a scale of 1-10, where 1= "i'm aware i have ankles" and 10 = "i can't walk." as it grew worse, people started noting the so-called "hitch in my giddy-up" and i realized i've been limping through most of the day.

i finally visited a couple of physical therapists, one of whom visibly shrank back when she saw how far my feet rotate in an apparently unhealthy direction. this is probably the result of ligament damage from various sprains. fast forward through more doctor visits, shoe fittings and orthopedic assessments to:

ZERO PAIN! i just feel like i should say thank you. so, thanks, "Stellar Prosthetics," for your excellent work with foam and cork. and thank you, New Balance, for your wide shank stabilicore running shoes (of which i may have made a bit of fun).

{also happy to report that liv & i have recovered from another stomach virus. getting ready for a bright & healthy february 2010. wishing you the same.}