Humans are not meant to run marathons....think about it...running hundreds and hundreds of miles wears on your joints, bones, muscles and your sanity.
During this whole process, I have had good runs, I have had bad runs. I have felt great, I have been in pain. I have been jealous of those who are injury free. I've kicked myself in the butt for being jealous when those are the people who are supporting me most (thanks Lindsey and Lauren). I've felt separate from the group because I can't run. I've wanted to give up. I've felt like I am alone, wallowing in my injury. I've wondered if I will ever make it to April 21, 2008. And then I met the others....
There are a number of runners on the DFMC team who are injured, many who are unable to run or even walk. Meeting these runners and working out with them has given me a stronger sense of community. We compare notes from Jack, compare injuries, discuss frustrations, and know that there is someone else out there who is having the same emotional struggle. Last weekend I ran with two women, Cat who is also having knee problems and Lindsey, who was just getting over the flu. She, Lindsey, and I ran 8.5 miles together. We did a run/walk (they humored me by doing it) and had a great time together. Unfortunately, two hours after my run my knee cramped up. It was still great to run with two amazing women who were supportive the entire run.
Last night I worked out with Brenda, another DFMC-er. Brenda has been having shin pain for several weeks. Her pain was so bad last week that she could barely walk. She and I went to Healthworks last night and worked out on the Arc Trainer. While I did the majority of my workout before she arrived, it was such a great support to have someone on the machine next to me. We talked to whole time and I got to know a new friend. I'm looking forward to our indoor workout this weekend. I'm looking forward to running together again in the next few weeks and I am looking forward to finishing the marathon together, as healthy and strong as possible.
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Hey Marcy, we missed you at the run today. I hope your indoor workout went well. Keep up the cross training and hopefully soon you'll be back out on the roads again. Can't wait to run with you again soon!
Ok, I am insanely jealous that you are still running after I wussed out at the LA Marathon half way point in training and haven't been able to get back on the horse. Yet, you're still on the horse! You have support, you have love and you will do it! Your body is not broken yet! Love you, Marc!!!
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