Two, Two.....

My original goal post baby was to compete in my first ever triathlon on September 11th.  Clearly that came and went and I didn't do it.  Not for lack of training either.  Maybe a little, however as I delved into working out I realized just how "out of shape" I was, the reality of training for three different events (swim, bike, run) was overwhelming.  I decided to switch gears early on and focus solely on a 1/2 Marathon.  None better than The Vegas Rock N' Roll 1/2 Marathon December 5th.  Exactly TWO months away.  So, that's what the new goal is and has been.  When I first started running I could barely run a 1/2 mile without walking.  It's a good thing I started back in June since I had a lot of ground to make up...pun intended.  As of TWO weeks ago I was up to 6-7 miles a day and feeling GREAT!!!  Finally I was at the point of experiencing the runner's high that is so addicting.  Well, it was TWO weeks ago when I also injured my foot/ankle.  It wasn't a specific event either.  I hadn't tripped, fallen or rolled.  My ankles just became so sore I could barely walk or put pressure on my foot....MAJOR BUMMER!!!!!!!!!!  After several doctors visits and x-rays, there is nothing more than slight tendon, muscle, tissue damage.  And not so much damage but over-use and on a fast track to damaged/torn.  I'm feeling a little down but not out.  I still have my sights set on the Vegas 1/2 Dec. 5th.  After a week off from the gym and no running for almost TWO weeks now, I'm back but still not running.  I've got a nice brace for it (annoying) and hope that getting fitted for running shoes specific to how I run will help.  First stop, the eliptical and if all feels well at the end of this week I'm going to attempt a run next week.  Maybe a short TWO mile run. Ha!

Wish me luck...I think I'm going to need a little.