Rehab

I have switched up my plans for the early winter to allow myself to rehab my leg. When something breaks you have to fix the problem, and focus your efforts on making sure the issue does not appear again. I have cut my mileage down to 30 miles per week. To avoid major stress I have cut out my weekly long run and speed work. 30 miles is just enough to keep me in shape. Not moving forward at all but not stepping backwards either. As long as I keep myself in some sort of shape, I can turn up the speed and add more mileage as I am able. I have added 2 strength and flexibility days to my schedule and am focusing on building a stronger core so that I can avoid future injury. As of now, I am a holding pattern.

To Marathon or Not To Marathon

A month after Chicago I am setting up my first physical therapy appointment in 25 years. In the last few weeks of my training, I did some damage to my left leg. My fall and trampling only made matters worse. Last night I went for an 8 mile run at an easy 8:30 pace and found no issues with my leg until the final 1.5 miles where I ran at my normal training pace of 6:55. Almost instantly my leg began to seize up on me. Normally my injuries require rest and stretching. After 2 weeks of no running and 2 weeks of easy jogging my condition is still the same. My first appointment is on the 16th, and who knows how long it will take to correct this. I hope I can correct this before December so I can get some good mileage in before the snow comes. My spring marathon plans might have to be scratched if I do not get in a good base before January. We shall see..