Fail.
Two minutes into a 30 minute run I had to stop because of knee pain. I can do elliptical for over an hour but I can’t run for more than 2 minutes. At this point, running in the Sunburst seems very unlikely since it is only some 28 days away. My right ear bud is also suddenly defective on my iPod and I have an MRI scheduled for my knee on Wednesday. MRIs make me think bad, bad things - though, the X-ray was negative - but sometimes that don’t mean much.
It’s a real bummer since I’ve been working pretty hard to get to this point and it’s looking pretty glum. I just wish my knee was good. Life’s so unfair :(
May 6, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Good luck with your MRI, sweetie!
May 6, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Hey man, take it one step at a time (no pun intended?). Even if you must eschew running for a while while the knee situation is explored and addressed, don’t let that derail you from your stamina training. Play this out. I want to see your formidable intellect applied pugilistically, in the act of boxing some chump’s ears. Obviously, if pressing onwards means gimping yourself for life, well then acquiescence is sensible and respectable. But I’m keeping the faith, and heartily rooting for your success.
May 7, 2008 at 8:40 am
Yesterday I put floaties on my legs so I could swim without kicking. I’m not out of options, obviously, but stamina training invariably is going to involve running and jump rope and various other things which necessitate operational knees.
May 8, 2008 at 9:46 am
let me know once you get the results from you MRI. I love you, and I know you’ll be fine. <3
May 8, 2008 at 11:08 am
2-4 business days remain until I get my results.
May 14, 2008 at 10:05 pm
wondering if perhaps a knee brace would help?
May 15, 2008 at 8:19 am
I dunno. I’m awaiting this ibuprofen therapy to fail so I can go talk to an ortho. Hopefully then I’ll get answers.