Not good...Not good at all

October 2 - October 17, 2013

Total Miles: 8 miles

Yep, you read that right.  8 miles.  I tweaked my shin a knee and had to shut it down.  It is the same leg that has been bothering me on and off since CIM.  I have tried everything at this point (ice, wrapping, compression, etc) with little to no relief.  I even gave tiger balm a shot.  It seemed to help a little.  I am not entirely sure if it actually was working, or if I was high off the fumes.

I was able to get to get two runs in this week and of course I got the worst blister ever on the instep of my right foot.  I would post a picture, but I feel that I would have to label it "EXTREMELY GRAPHIC".  It is bad, roughly a 2 inch tall by 3 inch wide rectangle.  I found some amazing second skin material at Target and will be going with that tomorrow.

I am not optimistic for tomorrow at all.  I have hardly run in 3 weeks, and have not tested my knees at this point.  Nothing good can come of this.

To top it off, when I went to packet pick up today the following conversation took place.

Check in Guy (CIG) - Are you looking to exchange your shirt for a different size?
Me: Yes, do you have a double XL?
CIG: Sorry, we only go as big as XL.  Generally guys your size don't run long distances.
Me: - - - - Blank Stare
CIG: Good Luck tomorrow....

I get it, I'm not a small guy, but this is twice...

I've had my ceremonial night before the race Mac n Cheese (with gluten free noodles - thank you Noodles and Co).  I've got my bag packed and ready to go.  Now just to pick shoes as thanks to the blister caused by my newest pair of Bikilas, I am going to have to change it up.

At this point, tomorrow is just about survival.  I'll check in again post race with a breakdown.