When I was putting the kids to bed the other night I mentioned that they would be able to see me run the marathon and that I would stop and say hello to them in Natick. After a moment's reflection Brett was sat up in bed and said:
"Dad - you can't stop and talk to us - you might lose"
I attempted to explain that it was a long race and stopping for a brief moment - would not dramatically effect my time. Besides, I told him, I was merely hoping to finish - not to win the race.
Brett was incredulous that I was not going to win the race and was pretty upset by the thought that I would not be winning the 111th running of the Boston Marathon. It is nice to know my 5-year old thinks his old man can beat the world. Hopefully he will not be too disappointed when about 10,000 people pass before him before I amble through....
It was 50 degrees today and I did a nice 10 mile run to Wellesley Center. The route is pretty safe - as there is either a bike lane or sidewalk through a vast majority. The only trouble spot is right in front of Wellesely College. The sidewalks are a mess (ice and snow) - so you are almost forced to run along the road - but there is no shoulder so it gets pretty hairy. At one point I had to jump a guard rail to avoid a collision with a tour bus. That would not be a fight I could win - despite what my son might think of me.....
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Have you tried glucosmine&chondroitin?
Recumbent bike is another suggestion for cross-training. Keeps the knee and back at a different angle.
Alyssa
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