T-Minus 7 Days!

So it is officially just a week until I will be in Chicago. Went on a long run today for almost 12 miles-started a little after 5:30am since it was already 84 deg out and going to go up to over 100 today for a record. My knee didn't really bother me I say that b/c I think the heat was affecting me mentally and just about everything else hurt on my body. When I have been foam rolling for the last couple days on the inside of my left knee feels like a knot is there. I did get a massage today and that was great-haven't had one since the beginning of June and it was much needed. I will start to panic soon since I have to pack and worry about flying and airport security etc. I guess I am just planning on carrying on what I need to run in on Sunday and hope the rest makes it to Chicago!

T-Minus 2 weeks

Well, it is two weeks until I leave for Chicago! I can't wait and hope all goes well. I did a long run today of 10 miles and next week is 12 miles. I have been keeping up with the 3 short runs during the week. I think the week of Chicago I will probably take it easy and try and taper and rest my knees. It is not pain so much more stiffness, achey feeling especially going up/down the stairs. I felt it somewhat during the run but managed to finish strong. It was very humid out also. I have so much to do-lists to make, itinery to finish and the packing. Since we are flying I will have to keep it to a minimum. Fingers crossed that I feel great and all goes smoothly since we are leaving very early should not have a problem with getting there in time to pick up my packet at the expo!

July 10th-Long Run

So-as it happens on Wednesday which I didn't run at all that night going up the stairs I felt a twinge/pain in my left knee. Do I really jinx myself after talking about a marathon and now this. I just hope it is something tweaked and I have something else bothering me in a couple of weeks. Not trying to have knee pain at all-don't I have enough with the hip issues just let me work through that. Anyways-today we did 12 miles so that was good-didn't feel that off but it was the longest 6 miles on the way back. It was pouring rain through the whole run and I was miserable near the end. I couldn't have been happier to have it over with to me honest. My shoes were filled with water and sloshing around. Now for a day of ice and rest. Hope this week goes by without too much of an issue. I have Chicago in 3 weeks and that is too important for any new problems to show up at this last of a date.

4th of July

Had a great day for the 4th. Ran 11 miles yesterday at least it was cool in the morning. Today just did some swimming in the pool (deep water running) while the kids were in the pool. We enjoyed some crabs and good times with the family. Chris, Ashley and Avery going back to Cali tomorrow=( Avery gets so big each time I see her!