2011 New York City Marathon
Posted: August 26, 2011 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment »For those of you who have been wondering how my recovery from injury and improving ability to perform day-to-day activities is effecting training for this year’s New York City Marathon, I have news to share. Today, Dr. Weatherwax and I both concluded while recovery is going well, it would not be wise to take my body to the level of preparation needed to safely and comfortably complete the marathon this year.
So what does not participating in this year’s NYC Marathon mean for life going forward? First of all, let me say I wish I was going to be running this year’s marathon. That’s the athlete/competitor in me. I want to be out there!! But I’m also thankful for the progress we’ve made. For those who have followed my blogs or stayed in touch by other means, you know I have had injuries like the one I’m recovering from now. You also know it’s not easy to get me up and moving again. But with time and patience, it does happen. More time. Lots of patience. I need BOTH right now. That means treatment continues. That means I’m outside and moving every day as best I can.
Life will go on. I’m a goal driven person. I’ll continue to be out there. Goals will be redirected. If you know me at all, you know I love “Playing in the streets”. There will be other events, including the 5K’s I will be doing the next two weekends. This will be a good start. But I know I’m going to want more. Who knows. God willing, I may be able to return to the streets of NYC in 2012. The folks at Achilles International have said I can come back next year if I choose. I will certainly use the days ahead to make me and my body the best they can be. Perhaps there will even be ways I can help others to do the same.
Even though there has been a change in course, the journey will continue. And I’ll continue to share it with you. So keep checking in. Come join me for a stroll, bike ride, core/strength/balance workout or upcoming race. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. I’ll still be here, moving forward. Yeah, baby!!
