First long Walk

Yesterday, I finished 9 miles it was slow andn agonizing but I got it done. It seems funny but the sesamoid area never really bothers me it is the rest of the foot. The top outside is usually stiff and sore and lately the tendon by the outside ankle bothers me. It seems like if it is not one thing it is another. I feel like I can't win. I did yoga this morning because I was so stiff and every part of my body was sore. I really hope I can pull off walking this half in a couple of weeks. It is so important for me to cross that finish line again. I really think it will help with my confidence if I finish and feel ok afterwards.

July 2011

Well, on July 4th I did the Dundaulk 6K approx 3.78 miles. They said they were walker friendly but not many walkers were on the course. I had expected I could be last and did pass two girls at the end but they jogges at mile 1.5 and the end to pass be again. I walked faster than I expected 16-17 mph but would have liked to have been able to run. After the walk/run we went to Tom's family to celebrate. It was just a very long day since it started so early.

7/16 Today I walked 7 miles total with 5 miles at the lake and 2.25 with Lexy. My walk was much slower today I am not sure if part because it was on the trail that is rocky or I have been sore the last couple days so maybe just slowing me down. I am hoping I will be able to walk my half marathons in the fall without too much issue or pain.

Walk N Wag

Well, I tried and do something nice for Lexy because she never gets to go out and socialize. We went last year and she won the grand prize basket as well. We finally found a parking space and it was so hot especially since we were in Tom's car with no A/C. We are walking to the registration tent and before we even get there a dog bites her in the face. I am dumbfounded and can't believe it. I didn't know she was bleeding until we went off to the side and I could look at her. I can't understand why this stuff happens when I am with her and of course I blame myself and will hear it from Tom. I try and protect this dog and what else I could do I am not sure. I took her right to the Vet which was good that they are open and they shaved it down and cleaned it out. They decided not to do any sutures but it looks worse after being cleaned out. I hope that she doesn't blame me and is not forever scarred by this.

Coming Along

Well, the last 2 weeks I have been walking a very slow mile and on Monday walked 2.25 with Lexy. I have been a little sore since than so maybe too much too soon. I am still walking more on the outside of the foot. I am considering whether I will be able to do the Run Amuck-walking it. I really want to keep up the tradition although I will probably be doing it alone. They have also added some new challenges so I don't want to get into something that I can't do.

4-17-11

While the time has come for me to get another car. After 12 yrs and 260K miles on it the Sunfire it out of commission. I really thought it would last through this year-seriously. I believed in that car and I know that I got a lot out of it and it never left me stranded. I am not looking for to a car payment no matter how good the deal was or that the financing is great-I like to save money not put it towards a car. We will see how it goes hopefully I don't regret the decisions I made-but I will be anal about where I park it and if it gets dinged up.

Free of the Aircast

So it has been 3 days and I have been in a sneaker 100% of the time. A little sore but not too much. Still have been walking very slowly and with little flexion of my big toe. I am hoping a couple more weeks and I will be walking normal. Hopefully, my June I can start actually getting back on track with some walking/running.

Still on Misery Island

I am in week 8 of wearing this aircast-I have been feeling a little bit better but than I have days when I am like I may have to have surgery and start this all over again. It is just a very frustrating injury-most others I would be like 8 weeks and we will be good to go but no this one will constantly haunt me. We are still going to the OBX this weekend even though I will not run-I will get a massage and we will do some tours where there is little walking. Hopefully, next week when I see the Dr. I can at least try and start exercising again. Hope we have nice weather maybe sit out on the beach for a while is always nice.