Frustration

Just when I thought I was climbing my way back into running, pain returned.  Its in a slightly different location, but it is much more obvious and persistent than before.  It looks like a doctor's appointment is forthcoming after Thanksgiving, barring a miracle.

Slow road to recovery

I was able to run 35 minutes today with, what I think was, no pain.  I'm still paranoid, but I'm fairly sure I got through that without any issues.  Today was my third day in a row running, but I'm not going to feel confident until I've gone at least a couple weeks without any issues.  Tomorrow is a rest day.

If I can get through another week, I'll start working on a training plan to get me on track for Houston and beyond.

20 Minute test...

...passed!

I went out tonight for a slow 20 minute jog and completed it with no pain.  There's still no guarantee that the stress fracture is gone, but so far, so good.  I'm not feeling any pain when putting pressure on the bone and its not hurting at a (very) slow pace on soft surface.  I'll bump it up another five minutes tomorrow and see what happens.

Although things seem to be moving in the right direction, I'm in the "paranoia stage" that comes with returning from injury.  Its the stage where you think every little twinge or pressure is the injury coming back.  Its the stage where every fiber of your being is concentrating on that single, small part of your body that not so long ago put an end to your training plans.  You concentrate so hard on that point that you conjure up false moments of pain that cast doubt.  As soon as you push that thought out, another enters.  Only health and time can end the paranoia.

IMWI: A Mission to Raise Money for the MS Society

Katie and I have recently embarked on a year-long fundraising effort, which will culminate with Ironman Wisconsin. The idea was hatched 8 months or so ago when Katie and I were discussing her tackling her first Ironman. She mentioned she wanted to raise money for the MS Society, and I told her I'd join her effort.

Why the MS Society? Kaite's mother is battling MS. So is her cousin. My mother's best friend battled the disease for years.

We'll be doing several events and fundraisers over the next year to raise funds, as we've set a $15,000 goal. This isn't a Team in Training type deal...We paid our race entry fees. We are paying our travel fees. We are paying for our equipment. Your money goes directly to the Wisconsin Chapter of the MS Society ( where Katie's mother lives

You can read more about our individual mission on the donation page, so I won't continue to bore you.

If you have some extra cash and would like to support our efforts, We'd appreciate it.

One final note: To show my commitment to this effort, I've issued a challenge: If any single donation is $5000 or more, I will repeat the IMWI course on 9.10.12 (the day after IMWI).

http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=4555832&fr_id=18226&pg=personal

Slow Road to Recovery?

After four weeks off from running, I had a little test last night: 10 minutes of running at a very easy pace.

No pain.  I passed. 

Tonight? 15 minutes.