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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Slight change of plans

For the next few days there is going to be a lot of this:

And some of this:


It's really not anything serious (and it won't become anything serious! power of positive thinking), but I took a funny step with my left foot towards the end of my long run on Saturday and whatever tendon (ligament? muscle?) that runs up the inside of my leg from my ankle started to bother me during yesterday's track workout.  I'm hoping that by being extra cautious, I'll be back to normal very soon.

Funny observation that came out of my second ever time pool running this morning - I used to wear swimming shirts when I went running so that I people knew I wasn't a runner.  I was a swimmer who was cross training.  Now I wear running shirts to the pool.  How times have changed!

12 comments:

Beth said...

Good call to get into the pool immediately! You'll recover quickly from the niggle and be back on the road in time for a super kickass Philly!

Liz said...

Sending you healing vibes!

Jon said...

Oh no! Good call :)

Heal leg. HEAL!

Anonymous said...

Healing vibes!

Sarah said...

Oh no!!! smart idea to ice and pool run

Katie said...

This is a perfect week to step back. You'll be stronger than ever next week!

Anonymous said...

So sorry about your ankle!! You are doing the smart thing!! I am pleased to report that my intervals were not much different after substituting them in the pool! Get better soon!

Rachel said...

sending you healing vibes! way to make the smart decision and back off a bit. i know it is often easier said then done!

Elizabeth said...

You are being smart! Sacrifice a few days to save a month!

Jen Feeny said...

Keeping my fingers crossed it's nothing serious!!!!!!

Let's def try to hook up on race morning for some spectating! Shoot me an email and I'll give you my number. redheadrunning (@) gmail

Heather said...

Is that you running in the pool? It looks like a lot of fun! I think you will always be both a runner and a swimmer, Allison. Darn that bike portion on the triathlon! :)

Page said...

How is the recovery going? Unfortunately, rest IS the best, so I hope you're getting a lot of it!