Where did July go? Seriously, it seems like this month is truly just flying by. Since Lil Man and I went to the beach in June
(Why You Should Capture The Moment) it feels like everything has been a blur.
Our days have consisted of hanging out at the local pool, chilling at home and butting heads on a frequent basis. ;) But when I look back over the summer, it does feel like one big blur. Is it just me?
Summer also brought me the boot (
let's all give one big collective sigh).
After some hill work, I felt pain in my shin/lower leg area. Fast forward a week and the pain had increased. One x-ray and dr visit later I was put in the boot for 2 weeks with tendontis, shin splints with the possibility of headed toward a stress fracture. I was also informed that my arthritis in my ankle is really bad.
I made the best of it. I've been here way too many times.
But after about 5 days, the arthritis in my foot and ankle were hurting worse than the original pain in the shin area. I had also acqu…
It's such an ugly word. At first I thought I would look forward to some rest. But as the final week of the race is here, it is becoming clear that the 'taper' is truly an ugly word. And I've had a few moments of just feeling this huge overwhelming fear that I need to be out there running.. something. 
I'm still a few weeks out from my taper, and right now, I'm really looking forward to it. Of course, reality may be different once it actually gets here. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck at marathon #2!
I was the same way when I was running 18-20 mile LR. I couldn't wait for it to get here. Now that it's here.. I'm going a little stir crazy. Good luck on your race!
DeleteTrust the taper. Your body needs it.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm telling myself :) Although I'm not fully convinced ha ha
DeleteGood luck. I'm tapering now for Philly and I know that I couldn't make it without this last stage.
ReplyDeleteYeah, my knees are bugging me pretty bad after my last 20.. so I know I need the rest. Good luck with Philly!
DeleteThe taper is where all the magic occurs! Trust! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks.. that's what I'm telling myself. I can't believe that the marathon is this Sunday!!
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