I am currently 9 weeks from my attempt at BQ in Sept. It has really been a challenge. The injury that kept me out of the Boston marathon has truly lingered. I restarted consistent (read 5 runs/week) 2 1/2 weeks ago and I'm tolerating slow running. I cannot tolerate speed work or any "ballistic" training, as my ortho told me. Yes, I caved and saw a doctor who likely knows more than me (I've been self-diagnosing for years). Got an MRI a week ago, still don't know results. But, he agreed with my diagnosis (adductor strain/tear) but wanted scan to see where healing was. My goal is to get to a good physio who can tell me what to do to prevent recurrent adductor (with running) issues. However, I have a damn marathon to train for. Oh, and it's summer time in Florida. It aint pretty, folks. We have run in "feels like" temps well over 100 deg, not recommended. I'm holding up so far, just trying to boost the mileage. At the end, I hope to get there. It will be a catered 26.2 mile run and I will focus on all the reasons I want to head back to Boston. There are a lot. To call it unfinished business doesn't touch where I am emotionally on that issue.
One of the biggest strengths I learned that I have from the years of Ironman racing was mental toughness. I'm gonna need it, all!
So, if you see me jogging along on the Pinellas trail or elsewhere, I'm trying to get miles. Every mile is a gift!
Cheers
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| Our summer ice bath... someone really likes it! |
