Dare to be great!

1 mile on the eliptical inbetween appointments at work. Leg is officially in rehab by me.

Woke up and my leg was in less pain than the past. Hopefully it is a sign it is healing. I went for an easy run around Liberty park in the wood chips. I could feel the leg right from the start and it didn't get any better during the run. Just kept the pace very easy 8:38AP and will try to get the bike out after work today just to get a workout in.   I could probably sit here for an hour and write about all my emotions right now, having worked so hard and have my dreams and goals of a great marathon so close.  I am hoping and praying I can still run and compete at St. George.  If not I will just go to plan B, and sign up for Utah Valley next spring.  I will continue to take it easy this week and play it by ear.

PM: rode about 9.5 miles on the mountain bike to and from practice.  At least I can get some sort of a workout in.

Another 3 easy miles around Liberty Park in the wood chips. 8:16AP My leg was feeling better than yesterday. I will try to get some more biking in tonight. Trying to stay positive. It was actually really tempting to try to push the pace today.  Patience... for now....

PM: headed out again on the mountain bike around the hood.  10.1 miles, it was actually pretty fun.  I tried to put in some "sprints" on some of the uphills.  At least I can still push it on the bike and keep my weight somewhat under control.

3 laps around Liberty Park, stayed in the wood chips.  Didn't really feel the leg the first lap then just a dull pain the last 2 laps. AP8:03 Still being very cautious.  I am torn on what to do tomorrow morning.  Do I do the 17 according to plan or not?  I think I will go out and play it by ear.  If it starts to hurt I will pull the plug and finish up the rest of the time on a bike.

PM: went on a bike ride to the park with my son.  Did about 40 pullups on the playground equipment.  I need to start cross-training again, I am getting weak.

Went to the old standby the JRP from inlet park.  Decided to plan on doing 10-12 then bike the rest.  Started out and I was feeling good.  Hit the turnaround at 6.2, I didn't really feel the leg until then.  Even then it was manageable on the way back.  It was really tempting to throw in some faster miles on the way back, but decided to push the legs on the bike and just enjoy the run.  Got back to the car and kept going until I hit 13.1. AP for the run 7:52

Got out the old mountain bike and did the same loop on the bike.  I was averaging between 17-19mph.  Felt good to get the quads worked out without the pounding on the legs.  My plan had me running 17 today, so between the run and the bike I think I got in enough of a workout.  I have hope I will be able to still run well at St. George in 2 weeks.  Got home and jumped in the ice bath and massaged out the legs.  They were not really sore when I got done.  We will see how they feel tomorrow.  I was actually enjoying the bike.  I might have to buy one so I don't keep using my wife's old bike.