Today I was scared by an elliptical trainer.

I rode it for twenty minutes, and at the end felt great. I then did a series of core workouts, strength work (my first ever!) and a series of plyometrics.

The adductor continues to feel great, and the ITB is tight at the hip area. I am scheduling a massage for this Saturday. Want to have this rectified. This is my only obstacle.

T-2


So now I’m getting painfully close to trying to run again.

I am scheduled to pick up my orthotics and new shoes this afternoon.

My plan is to run for 2 miles, at EASY pace on Thursday on the treadmill. I sure hope everything holds up.

This incapcity is taking an inordinate length of time to return from, so I sure hope it all works out.

I sincerely want to run Manchester on November 4, meaning I have 5 weeks to prepare, (do at least one 40 mile week and one 20 miler)

My other options are Richmond and Philadelphia.

Depending on how I feel by Monday of next week, I’ll know where I'm running this fall.