Good afternoon world. As I lay here with my ankle wrapped and elevated, I wonder if my chances of running my first marathon (The Flying Pig) in May are fleeting.
Run #50 was an easy 4 miles on the Bethel walking track. I met a friend who is getting ready to take the physical test for a local police department and Laurel and the girls came along. IT was sunny and warm (65 degrees). We started out at a jog. The girls ran with us. Both of them ran the entire 1.3 mile track with us on the first lap. The next lap we added a "hard run" for the second quarter mile of the next lap. When we started that run, Michaela actually gave me a run for my money for the first 100 yards. Both girls made the run. After that, they went back to walking with Laurel while we finished out our run. The rest of the run was good. WE pushed hard on the last lap, alternating hard/easy paces.
Run #51 was Tuesday afternoon after seeing Laurel and the kids off to DC for the balance of spring break. It was warm (69 degrees) and cloudy. I ran 6 Yasso 800's alternating with a slower quarter mile between each. Since I was running in the afternoon, I ran the last 1.5 miles at my "easy" pace.
I came home and began working on my "honey-do" list. Since the weather was good. I moved the shed from the back of the yard to up near the parking pad. I had to empty, disassemble, move, reassemble, and refill the shed. It took the better part of the evening to finish the job, but I got it done. I came in, jumped in the shower and then fixed some dinner. I sat down to eat and my ankle popped. Unlike last Wednesday/Thursday - it did not pop back. Now, 2 day later, it is swollen and like I said above - I am waiting to hear about my x-ray results.
I am hoping for just a simple sprain or something that can heal easily. I am supposed to run the Heart Mini Marathon "2 Beat Challenge" on Sunday. This is a 5K race followed by a 15K race. I am not holding out hope to run that event. What is most important now is getting healthy for the pig.
I will blog again once I hear from my doctor. PLEASE send your prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery.
In Him,
Philippians 4;13
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