1) About that knee pain...
So, I've written about my naggy knee a couple of times and now it is fixed. Thank goodness for a supportive chiropractor. I had an appointment already booked for last night and that was the only reason I hadn't been trying to get in faster. When I told him about my sudden knee issue - he started to poke around my lower leg and when he touched one part of my calf, I nearly shot through the roof.
So tender.
He continued to poke a bit before announcing that my Fibula was stuck. 10 minutes of adjusting later - the knee pain was gone. I iced it last night just to be careful and, while my leg is still a bit tender, the crunching pain beneath my kneecap is miraculously gone.
The Doc told me it is fairly common - he's had it happen to him more than a few times in the sports he plays...he said it is likely a result of my back to back speedy races last weekend and my having not been pushing myself to that level in training because I was trying to heal my other calf.
Makes total sense. I'm just happy to be able to climb stairs without crying today.
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2) I have been really good with my food all week, now that I am following the Four Hour Body plan. I'm actually not minding it at all. I get one cheat day each week and I am actually pleasantly surprised that the only things I really want to have that day are pasta, a pumpkin spice latte and cheesecake. This may actually be a plan I can stick with.
Oh...and I've lost 4lbs since Monday. That too.
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3) I am getting pretty excited about my races this weekend. The Kaleidoscope Colour Run on Saturday with my 12 year old niece promises to be super fun. I pick up the race packages tonight and she is coming to our house for a sleepover on Friday night so we can have a smoother start on Saturday morning. No time goals for that one - just to get as color soaked as possible and have a blast with my niece.
Sunday, I run Loop Around the Lake Half in Chestermere. Two flat loops around Chestermere Lake. If my knee is back to 100% by then - I may turn on the speed and see if I have 2:15 in the tank. If not - well, technically it's just a training run anyway. Most importantly, I just want to have fun and rock the race.