10/20/10

Ok, so my NYC plans fell through when I hurt my back in May. It was the SI joint and the piriformis. I am one of the lucky 13% of people to have my sciatic nerve run through my piriformis, so when it gets inflamed I have unbearable pain. Also, the piriformis somehow got jammed in the SI joing and got me all messed up on both sides.

Four months and $600 in Chiro later I can run again, although now I am TOTALLY out of shape and gained some weight *oh joy*. Then I messed up my knee playing beer pong. :-) (Hi Hashers!).

So, I finally get cleared to run by the Doctor. My knee bursitis is over 50% reduced and the Doc says it will just take 6 months or so to clear all the way up.

So, Kari and I are now setting sights on the Thanksgiving Day race, which is a 10K. I want to run most of it. I'd like to run all of it, but I'm not getting my hopes all the way up for that.

We've been running 2 miles on football nights for the last couple of weeks and that has been helping. Last night, I even was able to pick up the pace a bit.

So, do I take a half day vacation tomorrow from work (I have over 10 days left!) and get in a nice, fall, afternoon run? Or wait until Saturday? Yeah, I think I should leave at 1PM tomorrow too :-)

Football is over after Thanksgiving, so the plan is to try crossfit :-) Everyone I know that does it loves it and looks great (Hi Jaimie!) and I want that so much. The challenge is finding one I can get to a couple times a week.... we'll see.

OK, I've rambled a ton today and work is beconing me.

My Races to train for (HELP keep me on task)

Thanksgiving Day 10K
Flying Pig (Either the 10K, Half M or a relay leg)
Bolder Boulder 10K (Yes, I am registered for this Madness)
NYC Marathon 2011 (Guaranteed Entry)

Peace Out!