Went for my MRI on Wednesday, It was an open MRI so no tube it took about 30 minutes and off to work I went. Got a call later that day to schedule a appointment with the doctor to go over the results. Went in Friday morning and was told I have a stress fracture in my tibia. It didn't show up at all in the x-ray but could see it in the MRI. Have to take it easy for another week or two. The pain is almost completely gone and not even taking Advil anymore. Taking this week off and next weekend off aiming for the 11th to start training again.
Doing research on stress fractures I think I may have discovered the cause of mine. I have very low arches(almost flat feet) which cause me to roll my foot inward while running(overpronation) causing to put more pressure on my tibia than it could take. My running shoes are just off the rack shoes from Sports Authority so they are not fitted for my running style. Before I start training again I plan on going to a specialy store and get fitted properly with a pair of shoes to match with my running style. I suggest anyone who wants to start running distance do the same.
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