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:( I have a feeling you will be ready despite this trial.

SSF ~ We were all so concerned about you! We know that you will do fine at Boston! No stress, no worries! Sending loving thoughts and healing vibes your way! Love you and MISS YOU terribly! You want me to come help you study or clean house or something next week?

We thought about you a lot on the run today. Did you feel the love? It was around 7:30-8:00. You will be great I know!

Thanks Bec! Just a quick question: generally speaking, how accurate are your gut feelings? (Lie to me, if you have to.) :)

SSF, Hi! I thought about you and your running group all morning. I got your message late last night, but thought it would be too late to call. Also, I had no idea if I would even be able to run.

Everyone keeps telling me that I will be fine at Boston. Many days my gut tells me the same thing. This morning I was so excited to take the leg for a test spin and was confident that it was going to go well. Ry went with me, and the first 15 or so strides I felt zero pain. I thought, "Yes!!!" But as soon as I thought that the pain came on. Within a couple of minutes it really elevated. I slowed way down and tried to change my form to see if it would help. No luck. We then came home and put my orthotics in, still no luck. So I hopped on the boring elliptical. I have no idea what to think, SSF.

I love you.

Kathie -- It's all of your guys' love that keeps me from breaking down in tears!!! :) (Seriously.) Thank you!

SSF ~ Have your PT boss or dr. take another look at it. The inflammation should be gone by now. Thinking about the pain could bring it on. I'm glad Ry ran with you! Just chill from now 'till Boston. We still have 9 days for the legs to heal. I will pray my hardest for you! No worries! You will be fine! Just think of the fun we will have together!

Here's my thinking about the pain. My pain always come on right about mile 2.5 and could last up to mile 6. Andy told me that it might be because of blood increase to the area. He calls it training pain, not injury pain, though. So anyhow, I think the warm up miles need to be super slow and then pick up the pace gradually. Not sure if this even help. I LOVE YOU!

SSF- I will try anything. Ry and I started REALLY slow. It was like a 10 minute first mile. I know that it is getting better ... just not as fast as I would like it too. But I can tell that I am making progress because my daily activities are almost pain free. Hopefully they will continue to improve. I love you. Thank you for the prayers and love.

Sometimes we don't get what we want...Sad to hear about the leg...let's look at the big picture here...You have an Awesome Family! Tons of good friends...Whatever happens, happens...keep the faith Sister!

"TM", missed seing you this morning, but not to worry, you were the top og the conversation. Woman, don't run another step till Sunday afternoon in Boston. You will not suffer losing a step of your game if you take this long break....matter of fact if you take the break you will will give you injury the uninterupted time to "Heal".Be sure to take a big tube of IcyHot or absorbine Jr. and use it liberally before the race and during the race. Good luck woman, I hope you've the where with all to do whats right before now and race day...........LOL

What's wrong with your leg? I'd better go catch up.

Jefferey: You are right. I know that I have a super super super great life. Everything always works out somehow or another. Anyway ... thanks for the reminder. :)

Slick: I am trying SO SO SO hard to be a good girl. Really. I have only run 3.5 miles in 14 days. You can't tell me that is not being good. I am really trying. :)

Maurine: Just my silly leg acting up again. Depending which doctor/PT you ask it is either: anterior compartment syndrome, a stress fracture, shin splints, or tendonitis. All I know is that it stinkin' hurts. :( How are you???

Take Slicks advice. Don't even test it out again until you're in Boston and if that elliptical is hurting it at all, stop doing that too. Can they give you a cortisone shot or anything that would take the pain away?

It should be feeling better. I am a little concerned now. Your first time at Boston is all about having fun and is a reward. Don't worry about anything but going and having a good time.

I agree, no more running until the marathon. How does it feel to pool run? If no pain, that's what I'd do. Whatever you can do without pain, do that, and don't run, no matter how much you're tempted!!

Oh, Teena..sigh..I really, really, really feel for you. I know how much you've been through in the last couple of years..you always seem to find a way to pull through, and with flying colors. Take all the great advice above..you're among a ton of friends! See you in a week.

Wow, just look at all the Love for Teena. Get better.

Sending sweet thoughts, love and prayers your way for a FUN and happy Boston! I'd agree with the general consensus - NO MORE RUNNING! (until Boston).

Rhett -- Hi! I am trying so hard to be a good girl. The elliptical doesn't really cause any pain. What does cause pain is walking all around campus every day and allowing the fluid to build up as my legs hang down in class hour after hour. Sadly, those things have to be done. I try to prop up my foot whenever possible though. I am starting to have second thoughts about Boston, I am trying to fight them off, but they are there.

Andy -- You are right. You always are. :) But dang ... I really had my heart set on running my strongest (not necessarily fastest) race ever. It's like a big shot to the heart. But it's all part of the game right. It will pass, just like it did last year. :)

Cheryl -- I will try out the pool running again tomorrow. If I can get the KT tape to stick well enough to minimize the extention in my foot then there is zero pain in the pool. Thank you so much for checking in on me. You have no idea how much I appreciate it. Kelli is always telling me how nice and genuine you are. Thank you so much.

Hey Marc!!! :) Friends are good -- that is for SURE!!!! I really thought I had my training figured out this time. I had zero pain until 2 weeks ago -- zero!!! STINK!!!!

Paul -- Thanks!!!! That is the best part about the blog, in my opinion: all of the friendship and support that we offer each other. Love feeling the love!!! :)

Thanks Rachel!!! I am trying to stay optimistic about Boston. Your cheerfulness helps!! :)

Oh Teena Marie, I'm really bummed out about this injury. I know you have worked so stinkin' hard and now this happens right before Boston. If I were fast enough to BQ, I would go and we could run it slowly together and take it all in.

Thanks Dale! You are always so nice.