Things That Suck (and Don't) About Wearing a Boot
Things That Suck About Wearing a Boot
My foot smells. My foot just sweats in the boot all day while I do my yard work, my workouts, and whatever else I'm doing. And by the time I take it off for a rest, it is stinky.
I have to wear shoes all the time. I'm someone that usually doesn't wear shoes or sneakers around the house or in the yard. I never wear socks. Especially in the summer. When I do wear shoes they are minimalist. But I need to have a sock and sneakers on all the time now to give me a little height on my right foot. And I got the boot on the left. My dogs never get a breath.
Everything feels like it takes forever. Simple tasks are slowed to a snails pace. Showering. Getting a drink. Taking the trash out. Going from my car to the store. I went to pick up an antibiotics from the pharmacy and the walk from the entrance to the pharmacy counter looked like it would take a day. Everything is soooo slow.
I can't train legs. I just got back into foundational lifts like deadlifting and squatting. I also just got good at swinging and snatching kettlebells. Now I can't do either. They were the workouts I looked forward to most each week.
I'm getting married in less than a week and going straight on my honeymoon. Do I need to explain?
Things That Are OK About Wearing a Boot
People let you cross the street. Not only do they actually stop, but they give you space and time to cross. It's nice.
It's a conversation starter. Every time I go out I get asked what happened and given sympathies. A lot of times it strikes up a conversation I would've never expected. A common love for soccer. Empathy from someone who's had the boot. It's kind of nice.
Everything is slower. Yes this is also a positive. When you're forced to go slow you realize how fast you usually live. You realize you can slow down and savor and still get a lot accomplished. It's been a nice reminder.
I'm focusing on upper body workouts for the first time in years. Since I can't do legs, I'm splitting my upper body workouts. Chest and triceps. Back and biceps. Everything shoulders. Core with everything. It feels good. I feel pumped up. I'm seeing new results.
I appreciate having two working legs. It sucks having one leg out of commission. But it's made me realize how much I take for granted. When my foot does heal I promise to never neglect foot health again, and make sure that my feet are as resilient as the rest of my body.