December 18, 2024
At the gym.
At church.
At the airport.
At the grocery store.
Yes… we’re everywhere.
Who? The ‘no-so-secret’ club of fellow boot wearers.
It’s a very exclusive club. No one ever has a goal to be part of this club… I know I certainly didn’t.
We feel each other’s pain… literally.
When we see each other for the first time, we share a smile… a quick nod of the head, and then, if we have time, we ask what event caused our initiation to the boot wearers club.
Broken ankle.
Cracked tibia.
Bad sprain.
And more.
So far I’ve been the only club member I’ve come across that experienced a ruptured Achilles as their initiation ‘vehicle’. I’m certain they’re out there… I just haven’t seen another one.
I’ve never been in jail/prison, but I have to believe a topic of conversation among inmates is ‘how much time do you have left’. Boot wearer team members ask similar questions… with answers varying from a few more weeks (for the sprain) to a few more months (in my case).
It’s good to share one’s pain in such a manner. To share boot wearer initiation experiences… even experiences such as these… is good for the boot wearers’ soul and attitude.
After each such fellow member encounter, I find myself smiling even after a few minutes after we’ve parted. It’s good to hear everyone’s story knowing that you- a fellow boot wearer- can relate.
Once a club member, our goal is to get off these ‘hallowed’ member roles as soon as possible… while following all doctor’s instructions of course!
In my travels, I’ve also met several former members of the Boot Wearers Club. They stop me… giving me a quick recap of their story and providing encouragement that I too will be a former member if I just stay the course!
I promise!
In the meantime, wondering if I should trademark this ‘club’ name and sell t-shirts, hats, etc.
What do y’all think?
Let’s talk! Email me at RupturedRunner@gmail.com
Ruptured Runner 
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