Injury and Healing

Well it's been a long time since running the Parkersburg Half. I have not filled that time with running. Why, you might ask? The diagnose came about three weeks ago from a family physician that I tore some cartilage between the tibia and fibula of my right leg. That's what inadequate training prior to a long run, like a half marathon, gets you. I've spent most of September on the couch or out walking the neighborhood, wishing I was one of a handful of people I see running the sidewalks. I even had to sit out the 2012 Capital City Challenge that I help promote with a great race committee.
But no more! With the Pittsburgh Great Race on the horizon I felt it was time to test the leg. It held up reasonably well to a three miler last night (9/24). This lends hope to completing the 10k come Sunday. Mike has been triathlon training and will incorporate the race into his regiment. Here's hoping the rest of the Harmon clan and company are ready for the weekend. With injuries overcome/averted it should be a blessed weekend of exercise, entertainment, and food.
Andiamo!