It's been a while since I last wrote, I apologize for that. The past few weeks have been humbling and frustrating to say the least. My lower legs haven't improved. In fact on the 12th of January I had planned on running an out-and-back 8 mile run. I made it out to about the 4 mile point and my lower calves were in so much pain that I had to limp the remaining 4 miles back to the starting point. It was a low point for me, but it forced me to see the doctor. Since the 12th I haven't done too much running at all. Lots of resting which is the frustrating part for me. I joined the Liver Society to help their cause, but also experience training for the marathon with a group. Now with my injury I'm in a way forced to train on my own.
Yesterday I visited the doctor and I was told what I had thought... that I have the beginnings of achilles tendonitis. Achilles Tendonitis can also cause pain in your lower calves which is where the top of the achilles tendon meets the calf muscle. This was the case for me. They ended up scheduling me for some therapy classes which I begin on the 31st. I was told for now to stretch the area and ride a stationary bike to keep my heart rate up. I am also allowed to swim. I'm hoping from the therapy classes I can recover and also strengthen the area.
I will get through this minor setback and more than ever am determined to cross the finish line on April 21st.
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