No pain no gain?

So approximately 3 months ago I decided to get off my butt and whip it into shape.  I thought this would make me feel better and in many ways it has.  I have done videos at home, some strength training and was going to the gym at least 4 times a week.  I enjoyed my time at the gym a lot for a few reasons.  It felt good to go work out, and I got time away just to myself.  I even joined a Summer stay fit challenge and was doing really well logging my time and staying accountable.  Then something happened.

I became injured.  Technically I think I was already injured to a degree and the exercise aggravated it.  I have worked on tile covered concrete floors for over 17 years and it has taken a toll on my feet.  I had dealt with things like Plantar fasciitis before, but now It has impaired my day to day life.  When I first started exercising it didn't hurt too bad and I figured it was because I had been sedentary for so many years, I expected a few aches and pains and I worked through them.  Once I started running it took the pain to a whole different level.

Saturday my feet were feeling ok, so I decided to go for a run.  I have even signed up for a 5K which I am so excited about.  But immediately after I got home, my feet were hurting very badly.  I have been icing them, stretching them.. and nothing helps.  Its been 3 days and still I can barely walk without limping.  I think now it is time for a visit to the Dr.  I didn't want it to come to this but I don't think I have a choice.

I have so many emotions I didn't think I would have since my feet have been hurting.  I MISS exercising.  I hate not being able to go for a run in the mornings.  I can't even enjoy a walk with the family.  I am angry that I have made HUGE steps to bettering my health, including losing over 20 lbs, and now this has put a halt on what I feel has been instrumental to the process.  I'm worried if I am not moving, I will stop losing.  Can I lose on diet alone? I guess time will tell.  I am also angry that my personal goal of running the 5K will be nearly impossible now.  I went from barely being able to run 2 minutes straight 3 months ago, to running nearly a mile. I have almost 2 months before the 5K and I was sure I would be able to run the whole thing by then and now I don't think it will be possible.  I am worried that going to the Dr. will lead to bad news.  Do I have to stay off my feet? What about work, they hurt every night after work.  Will it ultimately lead to surgery to remove the heel spurs causing so much pain? Is it really heel spurs or is it something worse?

There are so many unanswered questions and what-ifs.  School starts in a couple of weeks and my "extra" time is going to be extremely limited.  I can't go backwards now, not when I have accomplished so much.  All I can do is hope that this isn't too serious and I will be able to stay the path I have started for myself.