Foot Surgery Impairs Marathon World Record Holder

Paula Radcliffe, winner of the 2007 New York City Marathon, photographed at mile 14. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Paula Radcliffe realizes she may not be able to continue her elite running career as she recovers from complicated foot surgery. The marathoner had to withdraw her position in the 2012 Olympics because "Radcliffe had so much cartilage damage in her left foot that her bones were rubbing against each other..."

This was Radcliffe's dream to make an appearance in her home country. "In August, she had three operations on her foot, including a bone graft to correct a stress fracture. She’s still not back to running, though she hopes to do light sessions before Christmas."

Radcliffe has such a fascinating career, that unfortunately might be behind her:  She's won the London Marathon three times, the New York City Marathon three times and even the Chicago Marathon once.

Gobblerfest 2012

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth on Friday, September 7! We had such a great time informing and educating our community at Gobblerfest and a HUGE thanks for welcoming us!

Here are a couple pictures we took at Gobblerfest and visit our Facebook to view more!

We call this the "draw with your foot" game (very straightforward)!

Need:

- sketch pad

- markers (one for every person - so no one shares!!)

- feet

We played for shirts! I announced to each pair who ever could draw the best #Hokie bird or #Hokie football player wins a free t-shirt...somehow everyone wound up getting one though...

- The Shenandoah Podiatry Team