Feeling discouraged

Well, it appears that my running days are going to be put on hold for a while.  I went to the doctor today after almost 2 consecutive weeks of extreme groin and upper thigh pain.  The doctor suspects that I have a femoral stress fracture or a partially torn muscle. Nothing can be confirmed until I see an orthopedic specialist and have x-rays and/or an MRI.  I'm hoping for the best but figure that I'll be out of commission for at least 8 more weeks.  I should know more next week.

I'm extremely discouraged by all of the injuries I've had over the past 5 months.  I'm beginning to think that my body is telling me that running is not the best way for ME to keep in shape.  I'm really going to miss the way it helped with my self esteem and gave me a better body image. Hopefully, I'll be back to running this fall...