It’s almost time to shuffle...but before the shuffle I have a heel update. I got the awesome cortisone shot on Tuesday after work – one week ago. It was pretty painful. After the shot they surprised me with a wonderful little foot whirlpool bath followed by ultra sound. It was pretty tender for a few days but on Sunday morning I woke up with NO pain. I got out of bed and stepped and nothing. It was amazing!! Tonight I go back for more therapy on my heel. Yay! Hopefully in another week or so my orthotics should be ready, too!
This coming weekend – Saturday that is – I am going to try to run, most likely easy, at the Santa Shuffle! This is a 5K that Team Z has on the calendar and there is a team brunch after. It should all be fun. Worst case scenario – if the running hurts, I will walk. Besides, I have some fun, new head-boppers to wear! Priscilla, a Z'er, is my inspiration! And if we were not doing the brunch after I would bring Riley. She needs to go to another Z event! I swear she is twice as big as she was at the Doggie Run.
Speaking of Riley, we have had her for 1 month and 20 days now. She has grown a LOT, but...her baby teeth are still there. I know they will soon be leaving us... But regardless of the really annoying teeth, she is really a cutie and we still love having her. One of the cats is somewhat playing with her, too. >^..^< So funny. The other cat – meh. So not going to happen!
I cannot believe that tomorrow is December 1! I have not put up a tree – and will likely save that till the weekend before the actual day, just for Riley’s sake. Or is that for mine? I did put a few general decorations up though. I might do some things this weekend, if there is time...but it will probably have to wait to the weekend after because this weekend is slammed with stuff.
Anyway, the Monday after Christmas marks my official start of marathon training! I’m so excited to be doing the Shamrock down in Virginia Beach. I did the half there last year and so I at least know half the course! One thing I do know about the entire course...is that it is flat! Except for that one little spot... Since I'm signed up for the 'Whale Challenge' I'm pretty sure the marathon training will get me ready for the 8K the day before! And I hopefully will be doing some training with Carol, who inspired me by doing hte Dolphin Challenge (8K and Half) last year, and it will be fun to have company on some of the long runs! And Jeff is venturing into the scene and will be doing the half. Great fun!
Now it is almost time for my heel therapy!
Happy and Healthy Training!
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