running for my mind

Worried.

I told myself I would be careful in Lake Powell and not do anything to jeopardize St. George. I stuck to that, but had a fluke fall on a ski on Saturday and bruised my ribs. My ski slipped out from under me in an odd way and I landed on my side. It really didn't seem like a big deal at all. However, my left elbow must have jammed into my side and it managed to bruise my ribs through my life jacket. 

This morning's 6 miles were painful. I couldn't get my breathing in a rhythm because I couldn't take a deep breath. Hoping 12ish days is enough to heal. Any suggestions on speeding up the healing process are welcome.

5 easy on the parkway. Felt a little better this morning. Chest is still in pain but I taped it this morning and that maybe helped a little. Ice and anti-inflamatory pills are routine. Going to apply some old IcyHot I found in a drawer. Hope the aging of the cream makes it a special healing agent.

Took the morning off. 

Thought it might make a difference.

I feel the same or worse than yesterday.

I feel better in the evening, almost like it works itself out a little during the day.

Then I feel like crap again in the morning. 

My boss just said, "You won't be running that marathon."

I replied, "I have put in too much work to back out now."

He replied, "There will always be other ones."

I don't like that attitude.

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Another day of rest. Feeling considerably better than yesterday. I didn't want to push anything this morning and risk taking 2 steps back after taking 1 step forward.

Hoping to get out for an easy run tomorrow and Saturday.

Maybe I will start selling essential oils after all of this.

5 easy on the parkway - Today, I am confident I will run St. George. I am happy to say that.

Running this morning was still a little rough but it was different than Monday or Tuesday. Before I left the house, I did the stair and jump test. I could go up and down the stairs and jump in place without any pain. Previously, the bouncing caused pain. This was great news for me, so I hit the road and really only had a light ache and pain when running. It would increase if I had to take a deep breath or if I were to cough or try to clear my throat. I averaged just under 7:30 and ran a half a mile at 7:00. The increase in speed didn't really cause more pain.

I suspect I will continue to heal and will hopefully not have any or very minimal pain by next Saturday.

Met John and Scott at John's and did a 10 mile loop. With 3 at just under a 6:30 average. 

Ribs felt okay but not great. Still have a week to heal some more. Legs felt fine on the tempo 3 but lungs felt odd. Hurts to clear my throat or spit, cough...and I pray I don't sneeze during the marathon! 

It is going to be a great race next weekend.