Monday, October 24, 2011

Time to Make it Count

Countdown to the race... 12 days... AHHHHHHH!!!

Update on my training: I have been working on strengthening my legs and I have been doing some outdoor running when it’s nice out. I got a knee brace but my knee still hurts when I run over a mile.

Today’s solution: I have decided to purchase an IT band strap (after hearing many good things about it). My training today will be the first time trying it out, so I hope it works. This is seriously my last chance.
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Long term solution: I have made an appointment for a referral to see a specialist about my knee. Since I can’t do anything about my knee before the race, I’m going to take it easy on the 5K and then really focus on whatever physical therapy is recommended for my injury.

(Sorry this blog hasn’t been the most exciting thing ever… when I set out to do this blog, I hadn’t anticipated all of this injury business. I think this whole debacle is more than just an injury… it’s dealing with an unexpected challenge. I already knew learning to run was going to be difficult, but I never planned on adding an injury to the mix, so this has really been an interesting journey for a whole different reason.)

In the next couple weeks, I’m going to require a lot of encouragement, so drop me a line and wish me luck! Pray that I don’t injure myself and that I can accomplish my first goal of many in this insane pursuit. Thanks!!

1 comment:

  1. I hope that band is your problem solver! Wow, the big day is getting so close. I think you're smart for wanting to take it easy. Focus on that knee and feel better soon!! All in good time my dear :) Love ya!!

    Kristina Gulino
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