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October 2008 
Setback
Posted on Aug 23rd, 2008
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Beagle
Beagle
My plan was to run 20 miles today. I planned out a great route last night, right from home. The weather looked to cooperate and I was feeling good. I left this morning still feeling good. It was a beautiful day as well. In fact, it has been a stunning day today. I keep looking around in awe at how glorious this day is.
About mile six I felt a pang in my calf, the same one I strained all those weeks ago. I slowed down, I walked, I fretted. I was out of luck, however. The pain remained. It was not excruciating, not at all. But it was persistent.
I had a choice--stop and give up the long run that I can't afford not to take, or keep going, and injure myself to the point where I can't run the 50 at all. I chose the former. If I am careful, I may be able to get this thing done. I have said a number of times recently that I can do it as long as I do not get injured. Well, apparently, I have a bit of a setback here.
I spent time with ice, ibuprofen and elevation. And I have been resting. I want to stay stoic about it, and I am for the moment. If I end up having to give up the whole thing, however, I will be pretty dang irritated.
For the afternoon, however, I will stay enjoy the day. I got a couple of bonus hours, since I ran about 8 1/2, instead of 20 miles. I may try again tomorrow. I'll cross my fingers.
About mile six I felt a pang in my calf, the same one I strained all those weeks ago. I slowed down, I walked, I fretted. I was out of luck, however. The pain remained. It was not excruciating, not at all. But it was persistent.
I had a choice--stop and give up the long run that I can't afford not to take, or keep going, and injure myself to the point where I can't run the 50 at all. I chose the former. If I am careful, I may be able to get this thing done. I have said a number of times recently that I can do it as long as I do not get injured. Well, apparently, I have a bit of a setback here.
I spent time with ice, ibuprofen and elevation. And I have been resting. I want to stay stoic about it, and I am for the moment. If I end up having to give up the whole thing, however, I will be pretty dang irritated.
For the afternoon, however, I will stay enjoy the day. I got a couple of bonus hours, since I ran about 8 1/2, instead of 20 miles. I may try again tomorrow. I'll cross my fingers.
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Take care of yourself, B. Sometimes not doing more damage is itself incredible progress. :)
Siona,
Thanks for paying attention. I find that in all things I need to balance challenging myself with listening to what the world, including my physical self, has to say about it. Setbacks are really just lessons. They bring me closer to meeting the challenges worth pursuing.