This hurts to write.

Jenae!! I am so sorry to hear this. I love that you are so positive about things though as I am not and need to learn a few things about staying positive and persevering through trials.. That's what the Lord wants us to do anyways right?! That helps me get through at least. Also, even if you did nothing all day but lay on the couch, I would still read your blog cause you are hilarious and an amazing person! Stay strong girl!!

What a heartbreak! I can't imagine how tough this is.

This is my first comment on your wonderful blog, but I had to write! You are inspirational to many people not because you run marathons but because you are passionate about so many things in your life. We will keep reading because of who you are, not because of your running one marathon. This time of recovery will just be another great chapter in your story!

I'm really sorry to hear about your stress fracture. And you shouldn't feel bad at all about showing your emotions on this post. While you do seem like you have a ton of energy and are generally postive 99% of the time, showing true emotion is what life is all about. Your blogger friends will be here to support you.

I'm not sure if you follow Morgan at Caution Redhead Runner, but I think she has the exact same injury that you do, it might be somewhat therapeutic to follow her.
http://cautionredheadrunning.blogspot.com/

You will be back soon enough, and you will tearing it up on whatever races you decide to enter. I would vote towards switching your plane tickets to New York City for the marathon. I've heard that race is also amazing, and you will definitely be healed by then and in top form. You will also be excited to take that trip too. Taking a trip that you are not excited to go on is no fun. Keep your head up and you will be back at it soon!

hey you :) ill always read your blog, have been and will continue that. stay strong, this is just a bump in the road, you can and WILL kick some boston butt next year !!

BIG huge hugs to you!!!!!!!! I am so sorry about your injury. I know exactly how you feel. I tore a ligament and tendon in my ankle in January and i'm still not back to doing anything. Granted, I wasn't running Boston but I know how hard it is to let it go. Be sad, get angry, feel all those feelings because if you don't then it's that much harder to move on. You will come back stronger and smarter and you will kick Heartbreak Hills booty!!!

You have been an inspiration to me while I have been dealing with my injury. Keep your head up high and take care of yourself. I will definitely still keep reading!!!

And IMO…I would change the tickets and use them for a race you can actually run. It will give you hope and inspiration for the future. More big hugs and lots of swedish fish to you! Hang in there!!!

Oh no, Janae! I am so, so, sorry! Rest up, take your time healing and you will be on your way to the Olympics in no time!

I am so bummed to hear this, I'll be thinking good thoughts and hope for a quick recovery. I had a femoral stress fracture when I was 18 (I'm now 27) and got 3 pins in my hip. I'm happy to say I've successfully run 5 marathons, including Boston, since then I have no doubt you'll be back better than ever. Make sure you do take time off completely from any weight-bearing activities (spinning,elliptical) so your healing process will be successful. As for going to Boston, I was injured last year for it and still went and it was INCREDIBLE! Of course, I wish I had been running but to watch Boston gave me goosebumps and motivation. I wouldn't think ahead to NYC until you're completely healed, you don't want to come back too fast too soon and get re-injured. Just my opinion though :)

you WILL get through this. you will be stronger than ever. you already make a difference in SO many lives and your readers (me) love you that much more! you need many hugs today and lots of kleenex. i am SO sorry…i know you are heartbroken.

it would be really hard for me to watch a race that i was SUPPOSED to run. i would focus my energy on NYC!

do the dr's know HOW you broke it? do you know how? :(

I have been a faithful reader for months but never commented before. First let me tell u it SUCKS!!i had a femoral stree fx 2 years ago, it is a pain in the ass but u will come back and appreciate it even more when u do! Have ur pity party get it out of ur system then focus on healing! I will definitely always read your blog! and i would switch plane tickets to NYC… it will be here before u know it…PROMISE! Take calcium and Vitamin D- get plenty of sunshine and rest!!

This post broke my heart, I can't even imagine. Keep your head up, your followers will continue reading b/c 1. you are awesome and 2. your blog is awesome and quite funny! Trade in your ticket and go on a vacation! You deserve it!

Keep your head up! I know it doesn't seem like it now, but things will get better :)

Oh Janae. I am so truly sorry. I know how bad you wanted to go and kick Kara's ass. Next year hun you will be stronger, wiser, more prepared, faster, ready to blow her doors out! Haha! I will always read your blog, it's the first thing I do every single morning when I wake up. This habit will never change as long as you keep writing. There are so many things in your life i can relate to – you are my inspiration and please always remember that.
As for the ticket – I applied for NYC myself and hoping to get it – please leave that ticket for NYC, because I am dying to meet you in person! Remember, I am flying all the way from Hong Kong!
Hugs,
EWa

I'm so sorry Janae. But I know you will be back and better than ever!! Switch your tickets and come to Disney World with us :D

The same thing happened to me in college a month before a marathon. I had to wear a boot for 4 months– were talkin to my trip to mexico with all of my friends, sorority formals, job interviews… it was hot ;)

But I was soo disappointed, not only because i couldn't run but because it sort of halted my life. I was kind of a pouter face for about 2 weeks and then I realized that I am soo much better than that. So I put on my cutest dress wore a stiletto on one foot and the poor boot on the other and rocked it.

There will be more races but you have to live your life with those legs. It isn't the end of the world. GO conquer swimming. I am sure you will be a champ in no time :)

Sending you a picture for inspiration. You Rock Girl!!

I'm sorry Janae…I love reading your blog no matter what! I live vicariously through your consumption of froyo and delicious Swedish fish and also look up to you as a runner. Your blog motivates and inspires me to be the best best best runner I can and I know you will get through this…it's just a piece of the story of your road to wherever your running career takes you, to Boston and beyond! I don't personally know you but I love ya girl!

You will only come back stronger and with more knowledge on how to care for your body to keep from injuring yourself again! I would bag Boston and save your cash for a 'reward' marathon when you are back to yourself! Wherever that may be! Praying for quick healing and a day full of Fro-yo to drown your tears! Then tomorrow start the healing process both body and mind! You can do it!

You are one of the most inspirational people I have ever "met" Running does not define you, you are so much more then that even though I know it is such a part of your life. Keep your head up girlie! Stay strong! Have faith! We love you just the way you are!

Janae, I know that this injury is practically killing you on the inside, but don't give up! I myself am a collegiate runner and went through a long, tough injury setback the August of my freshman year in 2009. Although I was torn up emotionally about it and even considered quitting the team because I was unsure if I could get back into competition shape, I stuck with it and even ran a PR in my last race. Just hang in there! Have a dream. Make a plan. Go for it.

Oh doll, seriously my heart aches for you! I am so sorry that you won't be able to run Boston! I know that it was a huge dreams for you! But you are right, "What does't kill us, makes us stronger!" Remember that as you move on to the next chapter of your running career. Really take the time to learn from your body, and take the opportunity to teach us, and yourself about how to train properly, and stay injury free! It is so important in a high stress/high impact sport like running.

We are all here to support you, and we really care about your well being, so please listen to your doctors and take iteasy!

As far as what to do about your ticket, I kind of like the idea of you switching it so you can use it for the NY Marathon! I know how important it is for you to have a goal in mind, and something to work towards. But in having that goal I don't want you to rush your recovery to get back training too soon.

This is getting long, but bottom line: Take your time. Learn from this. Set new goals. Be an example. Stay Strong. xoxo

So… it sounds like a certain stress fracture has a bad case of Janae!
Make it cry for its mother. -K-

I'm so sorry for what you're going through. I can somewhat relate to what you must be feeling today. I have never had a stress fracture, but I have been told that I have to stop running in the near future, in order to continue with some fertility treatments. I now feel lucky that I at least get to run my last race and have a chance to PR before I stop for awhile.

I understand that it's hard to let go of something that we feel totally defines us, and is something we are so passionate about. Even if it is only temporary.

I am local and share the same faith as you. I have just recently learned to rely on my Heavenly Father more than ever before. He does care about our races and PR's. It's true.

Hang in there! My heart aches and goes out to you.

I love your blog and will never stop reading it!
Thanks for all you do to inspire me as well as countless others!

Remember- You can never have a major comeback without a minor setback.

I'm so sorry. It was heartbreaking for me to miss a teeny, insignificant local marathon last year so I can't imagine how you must be feeling about Boston in terms of the sheer weight of disappointment.

But please rest assured that there are hundreds of people that read your blog for reasons other than running: you're human, fallible like the rest of us and you aren't afraid to show it. Who wants a perfect, sub-3 hour marathon runner with no personality or soul? We'd rather have an injured, humorous, witty, clever sassy girl than some faceless marathon-running machine.

*huge hugs*

xxx

You'll be back and better than ever before you know it. In the meantime I'll keep reading.

I'd switch the tix and set my sights on NYC. Then I would have a goal to focus on through the recovery process. That's what I would do.

Praying for you! I have every confidence that you'll make a quick recovery and that through this, you will return to running with a renewed zeal and zest for life!!! You are the epitome of awesomesauce and I adore your blog! Keep pressing on – you'll be fantabulous!

346 people have had something to say before i could comment. i'm going to assume that anything i would have said has been covered so i'll only say this:

YOU and YOUR BLOG are about SO much more than Boston.

hang in chickadee!

You will get through this and you'll be better than ever. Listen to your Dr. and give yourself time to heal. I'll keep reading for the inspiration and the laughs.

Sorry to hear about that :-( You'll come back from injury though stronger. I did and my body thanked me for the time off.

New York Marathon. I think going to Boston would be too hard on you. I'm crying for you, just so you know. You're so amazing and you will overcome this and come out stronger on the other side. And you are going to kick so much trash in Boston in 2012. You're incredible. GIANT HUG!

Please come and run NYC in November!!! I'll be running it too! It's an amazing experience that you won't regret! An incredible weekend.

OUCH! I am so sorry your Boston plans have gotten sidetracked this year! I love to run and miss it sooooo much. Every January I state to the world " this year I'm running again" I get an easy peasy running training program and for two weeks I'm in heaven and then my knee gives out again and I'm back to the walking, hiking, etc. My knee thinks it's 105 years old while I'm still 40 – it's worn out and no surgery, therapy, or replacement will get it moving in a running direction. But every year I hope for a miracle and I try.

Go to Boston and be the bestest cheerleader they have every had!

Hey i have kept an eye on you and not commented, but now i will. I am a Physical Therapist and i sorta suspected that this may be the case. The good thing is that bones heal. Muscles, Tendons etc…are much harder to recover from bc there is often a biomechanical reason and that means a few steps back to look at the why. With stress reactions and subsequent fx, its a combination of things that are easily worked on ( recovery, nutrition, female issues, etc..) and seriously i have seen SOO many young women come back from these and be stronger than ever. I have all confidence in you, and from a 45yo female who still feels like she is 25 ( somedays) you have ALOT of time for Boston. You arent even near your peak!
So chin up, get that diet and nutrional stuff squared away, check that D3, and if you arent menstruating regularly get that checked out. Sorry to be blunt, but no period=trouble down the road.
Keep blogging you silly girl. I mean i dont have fro Yo in MN so i have to read about all the Fro-Yo in Utah!

SO sad for you! Something awesome will come from this. I don't know what, but it will! Let the tears fall, then pick yourself up again and know you are awesome. Set a new goal for a new day.

I'm so disappointed for you. You are awesome and your gonna come back stronger than ever. You will be able to do Boston next year and next year will be here before you know it. I will definitely be reading your blog. I don't read because you are running boston but because you have an incredible personality, your an amazing and inspirational athlete and your very motivational.

If it were me, I would switch my tickets to NYC.

If you write about cross stitching and canning fruit I will still read your blog. I am so, so, so, so and also so sorry. It absolutly SUCKs when your body doesnt co-operate with your mind. You are going to show your legion of followers how to take injury like a (wo)man and come back stronger and smarter. Maybe it was in the plan all along so you could teach/guide/inspire those who dont have the same amount of mojo as you. Believe there is a plan and know that Boston has been there since you learned how to run and will be there when you are ready to show Boston how this running thing is done. And you are so supportive and would be a great cheerleader but for now, I think you need something for you. So I vote New York. Go take a cab to a greasy pizza joint in Utah and set the mood for your newest challenge. New York betta watch out, Miss Sweedishfish is comming, and she is brandishing some broccoli spears! XO

We'll be your cheerleaders!!! You are the best! Go Janae go!!! Love from Michigan :)

I am so so sorry about the Boston news. I am glad, however, that you're going to take some time and rest, recover, and get yourself in an awesome place. All the while, keeping your eyes on the (new york) prize! You've got a healthy outlook and that will serve you well in your future races and for years and years to come.

I enjoy reading your blog because I am always looking for inspiration to keep doing what I am doing. Running is hard. I love how I feel afterward, but it's hard. Staying in a good, positive frame of mind is hard. And when there's other bloggers who are upbeat and encouraging, my mood does a huge upswing. You help that, and you inspire me to keep running!

Hope you're doing well! xoxo

Sorry to hear about the injury. If you are anything like me.. it will only make you appreciate it more when you return. 150 crunches twice a day will keep your core ready to roll.

Gotta Run,
Mike
http://www.facebook.com/WhyMarathon

Thank you for letting us get to know you through your absolutely delightful blog.I think that is why we all have a heavy heart for you today….. and as you always tell me you CAN make it through this!

Janae, I am one of the many blog stalkers that are finally coming out today to show our support! You are the most KICK A runner I've ever seen (via blog, of course) and you have inspired me so many times to workout even when I don't feel like it, to push myself, and (most importantly) to always be positive! OF COURSE I will continue reading your blog because what you are encountering right now is real life, and it's this kind of stuff that strong/enduring/wise women are made of.

I'm sure it doesn't seem this way now, but recovering from this injury is going to do more for your spirit and soul than Boston ever could. And when you do eventually run Boston (because you WILL) it will be that much sweeter.

You have a bright, bright future as an athlete ahead of you! This is just one of the inevitable bumps along the way. Stay strong, mama!

Janae – I have been reading your blog for about a month and I think you're just about the greatest thing since sliced bread! Your writing is amazing – your personality just shines through the screen – I wish you nothing but the best and you will come out of this stronger and smarter than E.V.E.R.! I read your blog everyday because of you, not because of your running (and amazing athletic ability/talent/potential!) You are the best, and everytime I read a blog entry of yours I just want to send you presents! Lol. Keep positive and just let yourself feel any emotion you need – You are a rockstar. :)
-Amanda

Awww– my heart goes out to you! You have been truly inspiring as I have been going through my own marathon training. I'd love to continue hearing about your experiences, and your determinations at staying fit while healing.

SWEDISH FISH – I swear that they have helped me to stay healthy during my (lower mileage) training. Maybe you need some more?

Sweetheart- you could rename your blog to Hungry Girl and we would still read because we love you! Whether you run or not. I am sorry to hear this and I know it has to be so rough right now but just try to believe that there is a reason this happened to you. Use this time to do all of the things you never have time for! Running consumes so much time so now you have time to fill with FUN things. And you shouldn't ever feel like running defines you because your personality is way too big for that. "runner" does not even begin to scratch the surface of who you are. Believe me.

XOXO

I am so sorry about your fracture and am praying for your recovery. I loved your blog before I knew you were training for Boston and will continue to love it through your recovery.

Aw, I'm so sorry! I know its' hard, but try to think long term. Even the best runners dealth with this – remember Paula's stress fractures? And she's still elite! You need to remember how you handle this can make or break you as a runner forever – you HAVE to let yourself heal now. Six weeks off now is better than no running EVER again. Believe me, when I had a stress fracture in my ankle and was told no running for 6-8 weeks, I literally thought the world was ending. But I made it through and kept fitness through biking and lifting and it seems like so long ago and the time FLEW!
Keep your positive vibes flowing and your humor and know we are all here – and so will Boston be for years and years to come!

:( I'm so sorry!!!! You are being so smart for listening to your body even though it's not telling you what you want to hear. That makes you even MORE inspiring. I would honestly switch my plane tickets, I'm poor too- paying back my school loans, grossss and would rather save the trip! You're still young- you have SO many running years ahead of you!! I am an avid reader and I know how much you were looking forward to this but try to remember that it is still just the beginning! :D xoxoxo lots of sweaty hugs from va beach!

-jamie

Janae, I know you don't know me but I feel like I know you (b/c I've been religiously reading your blog for months now), so I feel that I must comment. I am sooooooooooooooo sorry. I can't imagine the disappointment you must be feeling right now. Let yourself be sad and grieve…this sucks!
However, once you're feeling better (emotionally and physically), use this as extra motivation. How cool is it gonna be when you return from a stress fracture in your femur and run a sub 3:00 hour marathon!!??
I think your blog is awesome and I look forward to reading it every day! I really hope you get to feeling better soon and I'll be praying for ya!

Oh, friend. You will get through this. And, come back stronger than ever. Because, I believe in you.

This is just a minor setback. You will rest up, heal up, and be back to running like you were never separated. I have no doubt you'll keep your passion. If I were you I'd switch the plane tickets for the NYC marathon, and spend some time hugging your loved ones, and an ice cream carton.

Janae!! I am so sorry. I love your blog, and won't leave you as long as you keep talking about candy :). I'd switch the plane tickets, because I've heard the New York marathon is insanely amazing, and you'll be going to Boston next year anyway, duh! :) Love, well wishes, and swedish fish.

Thinking about you – praying for God to comfort your heart and allow you to focus on Him and remain positive, but allow yourself to feel sad. That's part of it, too. I'm so glad you have the support of Billy and your family! Keep moving forward. And I vote for changing your tickets for the NYC marathon!

YOU need to watch "Run for your life." Even though you can't run, it doesn't mean you can't indulge in it through mass media! It is about the NY Marathon – the beginnings and history behind it. It's a running documentary. It's amazing. It made me cry – and it inspired me to write a speech on the marathon for one of my classes. I am going to further educate non-runners in this world and convert them! Anyway, love you bestie. This too shall pass. I say rest. Wait for it to heal, you don't need the stress of another marathon within the same year of this injury.

you are my hero :)

I am totally going to be the last person to write so this is probably old news, but

WE LOVE YOU!!!

So sorry about Boston, but you need to take care of yourself. Get your leg healed and then tear it up next year. Sometimes (especially when I am sad), I like to think of my life like a movie. Now, if everything went as planned the movie would be boring. But you are the heroine, and as the heroine you need to overcome some kind of adversity (not running Boston in 2011) so that when your dreams come true later on (KILLING Boston in 2012), it will seem that much sweeter. Maybe I am a little bit of a weirdo for thinking like that.

Also, I vote NYC in November. You would run right by my apartment, and I would totally come and cheer for you (and so would a million other people)!

This hurt to read =( I say go to NYC, and spend this time focused on you, your loved ones and things you CAN do now that you aren't running as much. You will come back stronger than ever!

*prayers, hugs, smiles*

i will always come back and read this blog…its one of my absolute faves! you are such an inspiration, no matter what, and just an all-around fun, smart, beautiful chic. you will get through this, and in the meantime, feel free to cry, vent, share your feelings. you are human (an awesome one at that!) and thats why i love coming back here each day.

Big Big Hug for you Janae!! I am so sorry this had to happen, you are a strong person and will get through this! Love you and know that so many people wish the best for you and a speedy recovery!

Sending you a million internet hugs. I know this is so disappointing for you but you know what? You are already really strong physically. This will just build up mental strength! You will be ready to take on anything once you're back. AND I WILL SEE YOU IN BOSTON IN 2012!

I say switch your tix. I'll still read every day and I love me some injury prevention and recovery talk!

I am so sorry. To a much lesser extent I know that feeling of disappointment having had to miss the last two half marathons I signed up for. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Hugs!

Janae! I am so sorry to hear about your leg but I know you'll come back stronger than ever :). Everyone will be cheering for you as you get better.

And buy the tix to NYC – I've heard it's amazing !

Switch the ticket, girl. Save Boston for when you can kick its trash :)

I love your spirit and would not even consider not reading what you have to say each day simply because you are injured and can't run or write about it. Good grief! You are just a spot of sunshine each day when I click on your blog. You hang in there. You are going to be back running in no time!

I think you are an amazing athlete and a great example. I love this blog Boston or no Boston. I think you should switch your tickets. Having NY on the horizon would be good psycholgically. A massive hug from a fellow runner in Italy.

I'm SO sorry! You are so inspirational on and off the road, of course we are all going to keep reading your posts. I learn so much from your perspective on running, fitness, and life I would never stop reading your blog. I will be thinking of you out there, you are there in spirit regardless of what you do about the tickets. I hope you have a speedy recovery and you are exactly right, you will come back stronger than ever! **hugs**

Have you checked with a nutritionist? I have a runner friend with a similar fracture and it was mostly due to high mileage combined with a nutritional imbalance. Rest well and you'll be running again soon!

i am so sad for you! take care and heal well!

I have one, too. I was actually going to leave a comment a few days ago about your symptoms matching that of a stress fracture, but I didn't want to be presumptuous.

It's so frustrating, because these buggers don't present like normal stress fractures. My pain goes away into a run.

I've been pool running and cycling and trying to get better. I'm 2.5 weeks in, and this is gonna suck.

(I just healed two pelvic stress fractures, so trust me, it CAN be worse!)

anyway, my empathies. I am switching from the Cleveland MARATHON to the 10K walk. Ick.

I am very, very sorry to hear this! That sucks so much and after reading your blog for several months, I know you are devastated. I know you'll be back in the game once you're healed and even more driven to get that sub three. Next year!

I would definitely change the tickets to NY!!!

So sorry Janae. Donkey balls!

I pray you heal up soon and can get back to it.

omg JANAE!!! I am SO sorry! This is not the end of your blog, I will keep reading, I PROMISE!!! :) Change the flight to NYC and run the NYCM, it's amazing!! You can come back to Boston next year and run it INJURY & PAIN FREE!:)

I am so sorry to hear about your injury. That is terriblesauce. =/ But thankfully you have an answer to your pain and you can heal and come back stronger!!

And don't worry about losing blog readers!! Pretty sure everyone loves you for your personality, silliness, and we MUST see what you are going to eat next!! Plus we all suffer setbacks and it is great to see someone who takes it gracefully-like yourself. Hang in there!

And for the plane tickets-Totally use them for NY!!!!!

I'm soooo sorry to read this, my heart is breaking for you. If you switch your ticket to NY I will come up and cheer you on!

Ohhhh!! So sad!! But so temporary. And you're so young. You'll be kicking ass on your way to the Olympics in no time!