Three weeks ago, I re-injured my ITB, which I injured 20 years ago, after which I had to take several years off from running. So maybe signing up for a marathon was a bit insane in the first place.
I took a couple of weeks off from running, did some biking and swimming and lifting to maintain fitness, and was ready to give it another try, and then came down with a cold. Unfortunately, I never just come down with a cold; I'm coughing up yellow goop and get out of breath climbing a flight of stairs.
And so with heavy heart but also some relief, I've changed my registration to the half marathon. I'm already in shape to run it; I'll have five or six weeks after I'm over this chest infection to get myself back in shape, but hopefully keep the ITB loose and happy.
Those last couple of long runs were really, really painful; I think I took on too much, too soon. I'm looking forward to scaling back and training for a race I think I can complete comfortably. And maybe I can find another race in July.
Meanwhile, I'm still using the event to raise funds for Sustrans, a UK organization that raises awareness about sustainable public transportation while pushing for the development and maintenance of bike lanes.
If you're so inclined, you can follow the link to a page where you can make a donation.
Meanwhile, I'm still amazed that I've been able to run as much as I have. It feels like a miracle that it's possible. And the support of family and friends, in person and via social media, has been pretty amazing, and has gotten me through a lot of long runs so far. Thanks, y'all.
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