Coach Kirstin

I got out of the cast last Wednesday. And it wasn't all I had hoped for. I went to physical therapy that afternoon and had homework to run a mile on Wednesday and a mile Thursday. Wednesday went ok but by Thursday I was hurting. I went back to PT on Friday and was put back on restriction until I could get another x-ray or get my inserts, which I got fitted for that afternoon. I took Friday and Saturday off from training. Sunday was a beautiful day and I really needed to get out despite feeling quite under the weather. It felt good to get out but my cold was still there. Monday I took my bike to work with me and went out for a bike ride. Only did 6 miles but it was what I needed. It got me out side, my legs burned, my breathing was deep and sweat ran down into my eyes. That is what I missed with swimming. Then went to a level 1 and level 2 krav class. I was tired and my leg was a little sore but overall I felt good. And this morning I was up without any trouble. No...

I have officially been out of training for 4 weeks today. I have lost a significant amount of muscle tone but have fortunately maintained the same weight. Ideally I would have dropped weight but for my lack of activity and significant spike in cheese and sugar consumption, I'm just happy it didn't go up. I go back to the Dr on Wednesday morning and am really hoping to get released to run. I want to do the marathon but more than anything I need focus in my life. If the Dr and physical therapist say the marathon is just not going to happen, then so be it. But I need some structure, a goal and an outlet. Ive been quite a mess the last 4 weeks. Eating poorly, sleeping little and not working out. But as much of a disaster as I know I am, I cant find it in me to behave any differently. I am hoping this week goes differently. I had the best intentions of going sugar free beginning Saturday morning. I was off to a good start until at about 2 am the bar ran out of su...