This hurts to write.

Awwww, Janae, this is such disappointing news. You have the right attitude about it though. Can you do any exercise? Maybe you need to COMPLETELY take some time off so you can heal faster? It seems like all the spinning, ellipticaling, swimming, etc. wouldn't be good for it. But I'm a lawyer, not a doctor, so what do I know? Listen to your doctor!

I personally wouldn't spend the money on going to Boston just to watch. I know I would be crabby and bitter and a B*tch to be around if I were in your situation and I went there. But you are probably a much better/nicer person than I am! Talk to Billy and decide together what you should do.

Hang in there.

My heart aches for you Janae:( I am so sorry that you have to go through this and even make decisions like that. You are such a strong and amazing person and you will be even better and stronger than before!

I say switch the tickets, I of course am partial since I will be in NYC for the marathon and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to meet you!

Oh this is so sad! I am so sorry!!! I of course will still read because I love your blog running or no running….

I think you should switch the tickets– it would be hard to be in that environment without actually running it! Plus, who doesn't like new york?!

Well CRAP!!!!!!! I had a femur fracture over a yr ago, it never occured to me that your thigh pain was that. If it's any consolation I just just diagnosed with 2 stress fractures, one in each of my tibias!! This will be stress fractures #5 in 4 yrs. My heart goes out to you Janae, really, honestly!!!!! Cry hard like I do, but rest that leg.

If you change your tickets to New York, you'll have a new goal to heal and work towards. We come here for your exuberance and to see your journey. This injury is part of that. Don't despair!

Switch up those tickets, I say! I am so so sorry to hear about your stress fracture, and I know how sad and frustrated you feel :( I was set to run the Lake Placid marathon last year in NY and got a stress fracture in my shin, which almost a year later still bothers me sometimes. It was very hard to not run, and I ended up not even going because I didn't want to cry when I wasn't running it. You are awesome and will come back from this, just as I have. You just have a few extra steps you have to take now, and you will love running even more once you go back to it.

set your sights on that New York marathon, girlfriend! You are too awesome to give up. God's just making this rough on you now so the finish line will be THAT MUCH SWEETER.

Janae!! I LOVE YOU! And I don't think that anyone is going to stop reading your blog just because you aren't going to race at Boston. Seriously. You are SO MUCH MORE than just a race. You are a charming, sweet, BEAUTIFUL, funny, AMAZING, dedicated, strong-willed, wonderful person and I know you aren't going to let this stop you. YOU WILL GET THERE, maybe not this year, but Boston is always going to be there waiting for YOU Janae. I know this is so hard for you, and it has been your big dream. So if you need a shoulder or two to cry on, I am here for you! I think Boston should be scared that you aren't going to make it this year, because you are going to DOMINATE it next year. :) HUGS! Feel better!

I'm so sorry :( You are still so young and such a fast runner that there will definately be other Bostons (and other marathons for that matter).

So sorry to hear about the injury.
Your blog is so funny and awesome, who would stop reading it?!
Was running Boston about running Boston or just getting a sub 3? You're on your way to sub-3 anywhere, but if Boston is your dream goal, then save NYC for another time and go and support your fellow runners this weekend and enjoy it! A big part of the running community is runners supporting other runners!!

Awww, I'm soooo sorry. It's so hard to let dreams go. You are amazing and you will be back. Switch that ticket. Being there may make you more sad. Plus, New York will give you something to look forward to. My humble opinion. You will rock it next year. Take your time and get yourself healed, and we will all still be reading your blog. Because it's you we like, not just your running. :)

I'm not a regular commenter but… my heart is hurting for you right now. I just wanted to let you know that I love your blog because of your lovely abundance of positivity, because of your ability to pick yourself back up every time, and because you make this blog what it is! I hope you recover VERY soon and can get back into running because it's what makes you happy. And we all love to see you happy. :)

Hey, I've been reading your blog for a while now, and I just want you know you have been a huge inspiration for me. Bloggers like you make me train harder! So even though you're not running Boston this year, please know that you still kick major butt in my book.

Save the tickets for NYC in November!!

Aw Janae, I'm so sorry. :( I know you are so bummed (and I am too!) but I also know that you are going to kick butt next year. I am praying for you! Let me know if you need anything – swedish fish, frosted animal cookies, anything! I love you!

Switch your plane tickets! Maybe for next year in Boston? Hang in there!

Switch the tickets!! Girl.. praying for you. You don't have to be all unicorns and rainbows all the time! We will be your shoulders to cry on!

Very heart breaking! However, now you KNOW what the problem is and that it CAN heal and get better. Take time off. Switch the plane tickets. Kick the ING New York Marathon's butt in November. It's the right thing to do. You'll see Boston next year.

Also, part of the reason your blog is successful is because you are REAL. Rockstars aren't real. Humans are. Way to be you.

Thinking of you! Stay strong

I'm sending positive vibes your way, Janae!! Major bummer but I will still check in to read your randomness… Love it! I would switch the tix and I will see you in Boston in 2012. BOOM!

Janae! I am so sorry that you won't be able to go after your dream in Boston this year – But, before you know it, next year will roll around and you can DESTROY that marathon!!

Until then, soothe that injury with ice-cream and swedish fish, swap those plane tickets and set your sights on conquering New York! We're all behind you!

And please don't stop blogging! It is YOU that we all come back for! The fact that you write about running is just an added extra. Truthfully, it is not WHAT you write, but HOW you write that counts. Your personally really shines through in your writing. We all come back for YOU, the most adorable, funny, sweet and smart blogger ever. AND,more than that, you even made a story about pairing socks a worthwhile read, not everyone has your skill!

Praying for you, sending you love from England and looking forward to hearing about you flying through Boston 2012!

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your stress fracture. You are one tough cookie to run through that pain. I know that this has got to be so tough, but you are going to get back there next year, stronger than ever. I will keep reading and supporting!

If I were you, I'd switch the tix. Go to NYC and run that race. I think Boston would be too emotional (it would be for me), I think.

Hugs to you!!!

You bet your sweet bippy I'll still be reading! Every post you write is fun and uplifting…you're always a runner at heart!

I'm so sorry. You will get past this & continue to be your amazing self!

I would switch the tickets – you want to use that money for a race you can run.

I hope you are smiling at all the hundreds of comments you are getting! You will come back from this 150% better and we will all be here following you and learning how to come back from an injury! We love you and will def. kep on reading!

I know how much you love running and what a huge part of your life it is. With that said, swtich the tickets for the NY marathon. This will give you something to look forward to while you heal yourself. :-)

ps. I will still read your blog! I love your blog. You are such a positive, life loving person! I look forward to starting each day by reading what you write.

Janae! I'm so sorry, but this will definitely make you stronger and you will learn from this and train better for Boston next year and you are going to DOMINATE it! How long until you are healed? I say move the tickets to November and go kill it in New York!

I'm so sorry to hear you can't run Boston. You are going to come back so strong, though!! And we readers are dedicated to your random daily activities and positivity. Don't let this get you down. Thanks for posting about *everything*, not just good times, because life happens.

I'm sorry!!! You sound like your handling it really well though :) I'd switch the plane tickets to NY and run that marathon.

Just remember; what doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger :)

And I will still be reading your blog everyday!

So sorry to hear the news :-( Take it easy and know that you can (and will) run Boston next year!

ok THIS SUCKS. YES IT DOES. BUT YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS. 100%. Look at SUAR. OK?
You can do this. You are young and talented. You can do this. It is just a test. To see how strong you really are. You will learn from this and you will be BETTER and more AWESOME. Ok the blog, don't worry about this, again look at SUAR, I started following her while she was not running and no she did not have a crazy amazing giveaway. nothing. just Beth. that was enough! Boston: Don't go. Go to NYC! Boston would be hard, going and not running? you are not a cheeleader, you are a runnner. DONT GO.
YOU MY YOUNG FRIEND WILL BE FINE.
You can be down and moopy for a few days. I would be. You are human.
You will be OK. Hang in there.
Hugs from California

Janae,

I usually don't comment on people's blogs I don't know very well but I thought the time has come to reveal my blog-stalking status of your blog. :) I love your blog and I hope that you know that your injury will just make you stronger.

I'm actually a fellow "spinner" of yours until my Gold's Gym pass expired and I had to switch to 24 Hour Fitness. Your Wednesday night spin class was my favorite. I remember you mentioning your blog in spin class one night and so I thought I would check it out. I've been hooked ever since. You have inspired me to have a better attitude about injuries.

Last fall, I really wanted to run a BQ time at the Top of Utah Marathon but I over-trained and ended up with a leg injury. I was bummed. Eventually, I recovered and was able to run a PR in my next half-marathon. I started to work on different leg muscles during my recovery time and I think it really helped make me a stronger runner and of course your spin class helped too. :)

As a side note, I actually think I went to the same Physical Therapist as you. I remember you mentioning that your PT did a lot of Iron-mans and Triathlons and mine did too — Steve Orrock, right? If so, he definitely knows his stuff and I'm sure you'll be back in action in no time.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that your blog is awesome and you inspire a lot of people. In answer to your question, I would switch your plane ticket and run the NY Marathon in the fall. You'll rock that race!

Sending you big blog hugs and virtual chocolate covered marshmallow love.

I'm so sorry but you will get better :) I say switch those tickets and come run in NYC!!!!

"when something bad happens, you have 3 choices. You can let it define you, you can let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you."

You are so inspiring to me, whether you run or not.

Oh sweet girl, I'm so sorry. This SUCKS.

And don't be ridiculous–everyone reads your blog for the goofy pictures, not the running. lol

Hmmmm… the tickets… I say trade 'em in for NYC. Boston is like your ex now. One week after the breakup is too soon to come face-to-face. Still too fresh and painful.

I have to ask though… WHY did they wait so long to check for a stress fracture?

Love to you.

I'm so, so sorry to hear about your stress fracture. I had the same injury a few years ago, i know how hard it is. Pool running sucks, but it keeps you conditioned. you will be back!
I say save the $$ and run NY.

Awww HUGS!
Regardless of you running Boston I'll be here reading about someone else who has an insane love of candy and family. I have no clue on the plane tickets but I know you and Billy will chose whatever is best for you guys.

Janae! Wow, look at all that love that is already flowing your way! Over 200 posts! Evidence enough that we'll all keep reading! You are an inspiration to all that meet you! Your students are so lucky to have someone like you in their lives! Even though I'm just an average runner, not a superstar like you, I can relate to your adventures and experiences. I am 39 and I still love teeny-bopper movies!!! Ha ha!
Anyway, save your pennies for NYC! Cry and know you will come back stronger than ever! Hopefully, you and your sis will keep up the power move tutorials for us! Keep them coming!

My dearest Hungry Runner Girl,
I am so, so sorry. I swear I can feel your heartache from here because it is my own as well. And because we are best friends (you said so, right?), I give you permission to cry and stomp your good leg and punch a pillow and eat as much ice cream and candy as you want. Get all of that hurt and negativity out. Then you will be left with nothing but the positivity to grow stronger and train smarter.

I am certain that Kara Goucher is reading this post right now and taking a deep sigh of relief that you won't be on her heels…this year. :) I will remind you now that when I ran my first marathon this year, it was a story that started almost 6 years earlier. In all that time I never lost sight of my goal and my dream, and it made my will to succeed and devote myself to the endeavor that much stronger.

When you are ready, we are ready to hear more about the diagnosis and the plan of treatment. We are all right here with you and love you even if you don't win Boston this year. :) Hugs, love, swedish fish, ice cream, and get well vibes to you.

It's never fun to have to bail on things due to injury. I had to back out of a 50K due to an ITB issue, BUT I wound up racing my bike instead. I had an awesome time doing that, and looked at the injury as an opportunity to do something different. I think you should change your ticket and do NYC in November. I am doing it as long as I get in. I did the half last month… amazing energy in that city! Keep smiling… good things will happen. :)

Hey lady. As a big proponant of feeling your feelings (yep I'm a school psychologist) I suggest that you let yourself feel however you want to. Grieve your little heart out because no matter what dream didn't come true, how silly you might feel to be upset, its still your life. Cry and cry until you can't cry anymore…you'll know when its time to move on.

Also, switch your plane ticket. We'll see you out there next year. :D

I have been following your blog for several months, but more and more I feel like I am reading my own thoughts when I come here. I ran 2 marathons last fall, then took a month off for some much needed cross-training/recovery. I began training for Boston as the new year approached, and I wanted to crush it. I ran HARD. I trained through snow, wind, aches and pains. I ran a half marathon in the beginning of March and it was a perfectly paced race (although a little slower than I would have liked :). Then, 5 days later, I felt a horrific pain. I knew something was very wrong. I saw my ortho doc, dilligently went to PT 3x's a week, and cross-trained my heart out, desperately trying to stay in marathon shape. I was "ok-ed" to run last week, and pushed myself through some very painful miles, keeping my eye on the prize. I knew deep down it still didn't feel right, but I wanted to toe the starting line in Hopkinton so badly. I finally saw my doc last Friday and promised myself I would do what he said. (He's a master of sports injury…he trains the Phillies!) He told me soft tissue injuries should take this long to heal, and sent me for a bone scan. 6 hours later, I learn I've been trying to run with a fractured pelvis. No Boston, no running, how do you even get a stress fracture in your pelvis? A part of me died inside. I canceled my flight and hotel reservations and called the BAA to ask them to mail me my race bib. I will use it for motivation. 4 months of training (for this race), 2 qualifying marathons (and that training), blood, sweat and tears. Now I feel like I have nothing. I know this will make me (us) stronger in the long run, but right now I feel crushed. Binge eating, crying and 4 seasons of the Hills hasn't helped so far, but it's all I want to do. But this is the kind of set-back that breeds a champion. This is what makes us stronger. Watch out Boston 2012!

Switch those tickets. Watching Boston will be hard. I missed my first full due to the same injury. But you know what, I came back stronger because of weightloss and strength training during that time. Not that you need those…

It sucks, but you'll be OK. And we'll still be reading. :)

I think each option would be great Janae — I think you would be a positive spirit cheering, but the other option makes sense too!

So sorry you are going through this, but I still can't wait to read your blog — with or without Boston (this year)

I know the feeling, I hope everything goes well and remember to tak eit easy and no to push yourself too hard right now. I would swtch and run NY. I'll keep reading!

I just got injured yesterday and normally I would freak out but I though "WWJD?"
(what would Janae do?) So I decided to stay positive like you! It's hard, but reading about your healing process makes it so much better! And of course I'm going to read your blog religiously. Heck, I'd read if the only think you posted was pictures of Swedish fish.

ugh. sorry to hear the bad news?! want good news? next year I will run boston with you.. okay.. like start at the finish line together and ill come in an hour later.. but you are amazing and its true what you wrote.. you will come back stronger and be faster then ever. take it easy and eat lots of ice cream! it really secretly helps..
If I were you Id switch my plane tickets for somewhere warm.. get out of utah.. the NY marathon is smelly.

Of course we will still read your blog!
I'm sorry that you're going through this hard time right now. Just listen to yourself when you say that you can get through this and you WILL come back stronger & faster than ever!
<3

Switch the tickets and watch Boston online and cheer! I will still read your blog, it is a bright spot to my day. I am sorry to hear about your injury-eat lotsa ice cream and candy and swedish fish for a few days, then get back into it! You came back from a rest before and you will come back again. You are awesomesauce.

P.S I blame the yassos. So many runners have told me to ease into speed training because it can get you injured if your body isn't used to it and you jump in full speed. I have seen alot of runners start doing track work quite early and have gotten injured.

Awwww, I'm so sorry to hear that! But you will heal and get better and ROCK boston next year. I would change the ticket and run NY marathon in the fall if I were in your shoes. Sorry again. I'll be thinking of you. You are AWESOME!

Bummer!!! Take this lesson and inspire others. You are a great person and runner. But you are not just a runner but a person. Don't let running define you. You are special because of other things besides running! Get well soon :)

Janae I am dying for you right now. I know you are so upset…even if you smile and say everything is alright. You are so incredibly amazing and talented and there is no way this will even make things better, BUT because you are the strong incredible person that I KNOW you are…this is only going to make you better girl. I am so lucky to have you as my friend, and you are so much more than just a runner. Don't forget that…oh and like anyone would stop reading your blog…EVER. I love you with my whole heart babe. You're in my prayers. xoxoxo megs

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you started this post with this sentence:

"It is what I do from this point forward that truly shows what kind of athlete and person I am."

SO true. This is real, injuries are a part of being an athlete. Is it devastating? Yes. Will you become a stronger, faster runner because of this experience? You bet!

And clearly I will never stop reading as long as you promise not to stop writing :)

AND, it's definitely ice cream time. You've earned it.

I would switch the tixs!! That should give you plenty of time to recover and you will ROCK NY and requalify for Boston with the new times!!! You might get slow (like me :-P) but with time you will be faster, like I hope to be someday!

Try to keep your head up and remember that you have some of the most important things going good for you:
1. your heath (the important part anyway)
2. your family (i lost my little brother 6 months ago)
3. your friends
4. your faith

This isn't permanent and you WILL run Boston next year! There are always re-do's. Not everyone gets that chance!

Firstly, *HUG*.

Secondly, NO-ONE reads your blog cos you are training for Boston! EVERYONE reads it because we love YOU! :)

Thirdly, I would switch the tickets. You deserve the chance to make your dreams come true, and getting a sub 3 at the NYC marathon would be an AMAZING experience! You can just stalk everyone's bib numbers as support instead like I'm going to! :P

Fourthly, looking forward to these injury prevention/recovery posts!! I need those right now too…

Fiftly: For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. <—- God has a plan, just trust in it! You WILL achieve all those running goals of yours, k gorgeous girl?

Love you friend!!

You have nearly 300 comments on this post, you are so well loved because you are AWESOME whether you run boston or not, we all love you!!!!
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs!!!

Jen
http://jensdaily.wordpress.com/

Change your flights, cry your eyes out for as long as you need to, and then eat your bodyweight in candy. Injury SUCKS, but you will kick its ass :)

So sorry. You know God has you in His hands though. Cuddle in for comfort.

Switch the tickets. You'll get back to Boston when your body is ready.

Hugs!

Maybe it's cheesy to say this, but I truly believe that "everything happens for a reason." Switch your plane tickets and make a new goal…something even better might come out of the situation! And it's okay to complain…we're all human and life isn't perfect!

So, so sorry!! Sucks hardcore but you will come back stronger, faster, and even more appreciative of the gift of running. Cry all you want, girl. Change those plane tickets to NY and set your sites on plan B. You will rock it….the recovery and the comeback. Hang in there!!

I read your blog all the time and never comment (does that make me a creeper?? :) but I just have to say that I feel for you. I know it doesn't help to hear, (but sometimes misery loves company so I'll tell you anyway!) but I've been injured and unable to run since November and know how excruciatingly hard it is. I also qualified for Boston and luckily had deferred my registration til 2012 anyway (because I'm getting married this weekend!), so we can run it together in 2012!! Actually, I'll be way behind you, but that's just details :)
Anyway, I really admire your positive outlook and your resolve. I know you will come back stronger.
Oh, and I will 100% for sure keep reading your blog. I could really use advice on injury recovery and prevention!!

my heart is breaking for you!!
i cant wait to read you injury prevention posts! hopefully they will help some of your faithful readers avoid the heartbreak that your feeling right now!
i promise that i would be crying non-stop too if i were you. cry it out and then move on!

I feel so sad for you. You are like my twin living in Utah. I look forward to reading your blog on my Iphone every day after my students leave. I will never stop! We are all thinking of you :)

I am so sorry about Boston but know this is just a small setback in your rocking journey! I would switch the tickets to NYC and take it easy right now. You will get through this and wow you have a ton of support and love coming your way! I am a faithful follower of your blog and will be checking in every single day! Prayers and love sent your way!!

I'm sorry :( I wish I could give you a big big hug and take you out for froyo with lots of swedish fish sprinkled on top.

You are an amazing ispirational woman and runner. You are such a strong woman and you will come back from this injury better than ever.

I say cheer Boston from home and switch the tix to NY.

Hugs!!

so sorry janae! praying for a speedy recovery. as for what to do, that's a hard one- on one hand, it might be an advantage to scope out the race from a spectator's perspective so you'll know next year, but on the other hand, NY is something you can truly enjoy to the fullest–love the outpouring of support you've received already!

Janae- I don't read your blog because you are a runner, I read your blog because you are my friend and my inspiration! Whether you are sad, happy, injured, or running… I care about what you write and how you feel. And I'm pretty sure EVERYONE else can agree with me.

I'm sending so many prayers and hugs from Baltimore, Janae. Recovery is just a phase– you'll come back stronger. This too, shall pass. You still inspire me everyday!

I'm so so so so sorry to hear about your injury!!!

You are amazing and you have helped more people than you know! My sister told me about your blog when I got my own stress fracture about 6 weeks ago. She said you were injured and I should learn from your shinning positive example. Which I did.

I know this is awful and you are completely valid in crying and being a little frustrated and angry too! You're an athlete and when we get injured its normal to feel grief. So definitely cry and definitely get fro yo with gummy bears! You'll come through this sooner than you know and you will be stronger. And as for your fear that you won't be strong and you won't be as fast or dedicated. That's impossible. You are so positive and so focused this will only enhance that! And even in this time off you are still a runner! That hasn't and won't change! You will certainly destroy Boston next year! Good luck and heal quickly (ice cream has calcium) :)

My sister told me about it (she reads your blog and suggested it to me). See my sister suggested your blog when she saw you were injured because I had suffered a stress fracture. I was training for my first marathon and was doing pretty speedy work for myself and I was devastated. I know how much this is awful and how the worst thoughts are crossing your mind but you are right you will get through this and stronger too! Physically and mentally. I think it has really helped me to 1) appreciate running and 2) realize that I may place too much empahsis on myself as a "runner" but you are so much more and an athlete in every sense of the word. Its so normal to feel grief right now, but you are still hungryrunnergirl and you're still a runner during this time off too! I don't know if this is making too much sense but I just wanted to say its ok to be sad

Of course I will still read your blog daily! You are even more of an inspiration by showing how you are dealing with your injury. I am battling an injury right now too, and your daily dose of sunshine is really helping me not get so down about it. Please know that you are helping people like me by sharing your struggles.

I know this must be so hard on you! I can't imagine what it would be like if I got sidelined for my first marathon this October…much less Boston!
Don't worry. I will definitely keep on reading!

Bless your heart!! You have so much support on this blog and we will continue to support you. I tune in for the silly faces and eating adventures but I liked the running stuff to. Sounds like a hard day already so I will keep it short but my vote is to turn in the tickets and run in New York in the Fall. Especially if you are poor….I did our taxes today and paid those so I know the feeling!

Janae I'm so sorry – you are amazing and I know you will get another chance to run this race, if not SO many more chances.
Physically and mentally getting through this injury will make you a stronger and tougher runner, I know it. Please email if you need anything! <3