The plan is squashed...I think

First and foremost, my dad and Connie have been keeping family posted on the situation on the coast. My step sister Tonya and her husband Chris just recently moved down there some where. I am sorry to say, I do not recall exactly where, but the good news is that they made it through okay. Lost a few shutters but there is no flooding at their house. So they are okay. As for us in North Texas, we are fine as well. The weather man predicted loads of rain, very high winds, etc. And yes, that is true but where we live is just on the outskirts of the big storm making its way north west. We are getting rain, but nothing serious.

As for the squashed plan, here goes: These last few months I have been talking a lot about running. It first started out as a way for me to get in shape. Maybe lose a few pounds and try to lean out. Then I got it in my head that I would train to run a 1/2 marathon. I was determined to do this and the plan was to post my time and announce what I have done, after I completed it and not before. I have not shared this with hardly anybody because then I become accountable to too many people. Well, I am sharing now because as it turns out, it may not happen. This half marathon is scheduled for next weekend in Wichita Kansas and the plan was to run it with Shannon (she lives there). We have been on the same program for weeks and weeks now. We compare notes, compare how we feel, what works, what does not work. The last month has been a struggle for me. I have been experiencing serious knee pain that would come and go for a while and now it just won't go. It keeps staying. It keeps sending sharp pains up my thigh as a reminder that I am injured and should really stop running. I think I have become addicted though. I enjoy running, I enjoy the freedom of just putting on my shoes and running...to where ever I want. I have been ignoring the pain for a while and I paid for it dearly a couple of weeks ago. I went to a chiropractor and he made me feel better until I got out to run again. He did mention that this first visit was not the be all, fix all, end all solution. Well, he was right. I ran this morning and it sucked. It hurt and I am frustrated. I will still go to Kansas, I will go prepared to run and if I can't, I will be there to support Shannon. We started this together and we will finish this together. I know this is not the end of the world or my running career for that matter. I also know in the grand scheme of things, life could be worse. Another thing I realize is that some people may roll their eyes and wonder what the big deal is. To me, it is a big deal. I have worked hard and I was so close to doing something I have wanted to do for long time. Does not mean it will never happen, it just will not happen this time (probably). Any how, that is story of why I started running. I will continue to run when I get over this blasted knee pain/injury and get the magic formula to keep it from happening again. For now, I will be Shannon's cheerleader. The ideal thing is for me to cross the finish line with her. I will keep you posted!