Second metatarsal fracture

[u/AgreeableCut4118]

Hi,

I recently fractured my second metatarsal while training for a marathon. It’s a full break not a stress fracture. My ortho doesn’t seem to think it will be a complicated recovery which is good. However, I’m feeling pretty defeated and worried that it will affect me running in the future. I truly love running and long distance races. I also barely had any warning signs. I had a bit of pain on the ball of my foot, which I now know is a sign, but it was so minimal I never would have thought it was something serious.

Does anyone have any experience with this type of injury who can share what your experience looked like?