Sunday, April 11, 2010

marathon day!

Well today was the day Vickie & I were to walk the marathon!  She did great - got it done in 6:23:37!  Because of my recent knee injury I could only do half of it which consisted of 2 stints: 6m & 7m and I ran to the finish line with her.  It was so fun and I am so proud of her!  I have been icing my knee and elevating it because it is swelling.  I hope I didn't over do it!  This was something that I had talked her into (prior to my injury) and we had trained so hard.  So I just had to try part of it with her.  My physical therapist said I could try some take a rest and get back in as many times as necessary but I think she will be upset with me b/c I might have over done it!  We will see tomorrow when I get out of bed!  Anyway it was a beautiful day for a walk and we are thankful for that! and that we were able to be a part of it! 

5 comments:

  1. I am so glad you were able to paticipate in the marathon! My friend and I walked in one two years ago and I know how much training you have to put in. The nice thing about the one we did was that the people running it were just as happy for the ones that walked the whole thing and those who were unable to. Congrats for doing so much with your injury!

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  2. thank you - yes there is so much camaraderie and it make you feel so good! i heard you broke your leg! so sorry to hear that! what happened?

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  3. No, not my let, the girl who gave us the award broke her lg...on a trip to Italy! Can you imagine going over the Europe and coming home with a broken leg? And she still had a good time!

    Hopefully you will be able to plan another marathon or race, or walk to give yourself a goal. It is nice to work toward something that gets you outside and with others with like minded goals! It helps take your problems away for a while, which can be kind of nice!

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  4. I meant leg. I have had the worst spelling and typing lately!

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  5. oh i'm so glad it's not you - of course i wouldn't wish that on anyone but i know you have fitness goals yourself - thanks for clearing that one up for me!

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