Surgery sidelines M50 sprinter James Lofton for 2007
James Lofton knew he had a stress fracture in his right foot Saturday when he toed the line in the 400 at Chuck McMahon. By the 250-meter mark, he KNEW he’d pushed the envelope. He hobbled home in around 54 seconds, well off his 52.64 from April.
Now it’s official. His season is over. “Had surgery this morning on my right foot,” James wrote me yesterday. “Had a screw placed in the fifth metatarsal. My other option was to cast my foot for three months. Not a good idea trying to coach receivers.”
James said the break in the bone was “clean” and that surgery went well.
“Moral of the story: If your foot hurts, don’t run,” he wrote. “See you next season!”
Me again:
Very sorry about that, James. Come back stronger next year.
Also FYI: The computer where I store my meet photos broke, and a replacement isn’t due for delivery for two weeks. (Contents of the hard drive will be transferred to the new Mac.) So I can’t post a gallery of the San Marcos meet until then. Great shots, though — including lots of James Lofton. Sigh.
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Get well soon James. You are one great runner and human being.
James you played with my HS teammate, Thurman Thomas, in Buffalo..I wish you the best in healing that wheel and keep up the gift you are blessed with…and good luck this season!
All the best to you in your recovery James.
Horace – Houston, Tx
I just arrived in LA. Mr Lofton…Was hoping to see you run at USC ..Wishing you a fast recovery ..Sully
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