Just when I think I am back, something happens. Something drags me down and I am forced to start back at the beginning. When I last left off here I was back to running and doing P90X; I was back in the game and prepping for a strong showing in 2011. Well, things have changed and I am back at square one again thanks to a number of things, ugh so frustratings.
So, the first thing was my knee. Three weeks ago when playing soccer I landed on my knee, directly on the turf. I didn't think it was a big deal until the next day when it swelled up quite a bit. Turns out I had burst a bursa sac under my knee cap. I didn't have to get it drained, but I did have to stay off of it for two weeks (translation - NO RUNNING OR BIKING).
So after a two week lay off I was back playing soccer and luckily I ended the season without any other injuries. I then started running and biking again, actually biking outside (yahoo!). My knee was a little sore, but no more swelling or pain.
This week I did an easy 4 mile run on Tuesday, the start of my three week training plan for the Broad Street Run. Overall I felt pretty good, although much slower than I would like. Wednesday I did an hour on the bike in the basement since it was late and rainy when I finally had time to go for a run. No worries, I put in a very respectable ride, I felt good. Yesterday I was ready to get out on the road and put in a 5 mile run after my daughters lacrosse practice, but I just didn't feel right. It was then that my wife looked at my neck (which was really sore) and told me I needed to go to the doctor because my lymph nodes were all swollen on the left side of my neck. I should add that I felt like crap, but would have probably tried to go for a run had I not been told to see the doctor.
Today I went to the doctor and was told that instead of doing a Strep culture, they are just going to treat me for Strep and a couple other things. The doctor definitely saw the swelling in my neck and wanted to start treatment right away. She also advised that I should lay low today and all weekend so that I am better by Monday. So what does that do for my weekend?
UNITE Half Marathon - I decided that I wasn't going to do this race about three weeks ago. I am woefully under-prepared and it would be more of a death march than a race for me. I may still head over to Rutgers to get my race bib and shirt. Shame I'm not running, I got a good number ....699!
Stateliner 5K - I may do this on Sunday, it is a chance to do a short run with some of my good friends from Chubb (where I used to work). If I do it, I will be taking it easy.
Now, long term, I need to get healthy.
- I have to get over this Strep-type illness
- My knee needs to get to 100%
- I still have some numbness in my left quadricep that I know I have to see a specialist about.
- Broad Street Run - I should be able to do this, but my time is going to be around 1:20:00, not where I really want to be, but it is still early on in the season.
- Lavaman Triathlon (Lavallette, NJ) - I can't do it this year because of my daughters soccer schedule. I am bummed, this is one of my favorite races
- NJ State Triathlon (Olympic) - I am signed up to do the Olympic distance this year, first time doing that distance at the venue.
I am off to get some rest and hopefully be back on Sunday ready to go out for run. Ciao!
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