Well I saw the doctor and he took some more x-rays. They were a little better than the first back in December, but he wasn't satisfied with the healing rate. I will go back in again in March for a Cat-Scan in order to get a complete view of the bone. I have started jogging again about 6 miles 3 times a week and riding outside on Sunday for 40 miles. My collar bone feels ok, but I still can't swim. The motion is to much and so I will put the pool off for another couple of weeks.
So first, I did not finish, I pulled out at mile 20. I did not have it in me, so another day, another race. I am a bit disappointed, but I have learned a lot during the training. Thank you to all for the well wishes! The plan: Take the first 3 miles out with the 3 Hr pace group uphill and then use miles 4-7 downhill to make up a bit of time. Miles 8-11 get into a comfortable pace. Work up the hill at 11 and then rolling hills through 18. 19-26 are somewhat down hill so pick up a bit of speed heading back in. Take a gel every 4 miles, and 1 gel right at the start. Alternate between water and powerade at every water stop. I thought if I could get through the half around 1:29 I could run even or better the second half. Race Recap: Race morning was really nice, cool and windy. Temp was in the 40's and it looked to be overcast. The race started 15 mins late, that does not seem like much, but when you have nutrition and bathroom duties to take care of it can be a little problem. The rac...
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