Had metabolism testing at 8am – no food or drinking before.
I did have another fleeting moment where I thought I could still get away with a run before hand.
And then I realized that would require getting up at 4:30am … and that surely wasn’t happening.
Bloodsugar was high after work. First Tuesday with no activity in a long time.
After last weeks successful 7 miles I wanted to run the scheduled 8 miles. But growing fear of a stress fracture and the idea of really doing some damage – enough to ruin marathon training stopped me.
Got x-rays at the Orthopedics.
No stress fracture.
Was cleared to continue training for 1/2. Told to do ice massage for shin splints (which weren’t bothersome at the time).
Skipped the days strength training.
With my shin being a mess and being cautious of a stress fracture – I opted out of the 4.5 miles scheduled and took a risk to play in our championship soccer game.
We won.
No major incidents or pains and I came off when it started to hurt.
Worth it.
Skipped strength & cross training due to normal lameness.
Skipped runs out of fear of stress fractures and an assortment of pain & twinges in legs.
Waited for clearance from doctor.
Volunteered starting at 10am … went low afterwards.
Took a nap at 4/5p – was suppose to be an hour – woke up at 8:30 …. 1/2 hr before gym closed. #fail
Plan: 4 mile run + strength
Struggled with lack of sleep, the move, adjusted commute & battling the snooze button.
Birthday dinner that evening.
