My shin is still in some pain, but shows some minor improvement. I have been wearing compression sleeves, icing and resting trying like hell to speed up the healing process any way I know how. My sister, Jenny, said that the creaking sound made in my lower shin when I move my foot is most likely a fluid buildup from the swelling. That has mostly gone away today, so I will take that as a good sign.
I was able to ride my bike late last week. I rode to work and back home on Friday and although my shin was pretty stiff when I got home, the pain was not any worse than doing nothing, so at least I can get some workouts in while I wait to be able to run again.
I also rode some with Melissa last night while she is getting used to her new bike. It must have been comical when I was showing her how to properly un-clip from the pedals and I lost my balance and fell over! I now have a bruised left elbow and sternum (where the bike saddle landed). In an effort to protect the bike, I threw myself onto the concrete to keep the bike from landing. No damage to the bike. You gotta save the carbon!
I am worried that several weeks of no running during the middle of marathon training will hurt me in the long run, but let me tell you this: one way or another I will get my body through 26.2 miles on December 12th!
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After the BBR, I have no doubt you will finish, damn the pain.
Right on Jeff! Thanks!
Totally agree. Mind over matter. Remember the time we went out to run, what, 10 miles? And we ended up running 13 “just because”?
If you’re unhappy with your time, well, then we will just have to run another one!
I concur! You can do this easy peasy
Like Melissa said, I know you will finish, and in your next one, you’re goal will be to beat your own time! Plus you will have your own fan club there cheering y’all on!!!
Thanks guys! I cannot wait to see the fan club as we are coming in for the finish!
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Great story about the pedals. No better learning than actually seeing someone demonstrate what happens we you don’t unclip correctly. You are a good brother.
Go easy on the shins…rest, albeit ridiculously annoying will suit you best. Get it right then get the miles. ALLRRIIIGGHTT!