Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Midweek update
I just thought I’d check in again. I decided NOT to get that second cortisone shot. I really couldn’t justify it and I’ve read that needless cortisone shots can do some damage to the muscles, long term. I don’t think I’ve ever been as paranoid in my life. I still have very little pain in my knee since last week’s cortisone shot. At one stage I actually had to leave work to run around for a mile or so just to see if my injury would come back. Well, apart for doing something silly, I don’t think there will be anything I could do to get my knee to hurt like it used to. It still hurts a BIT, but not very much. In short, it still hurts enough to make me run very gingerly on Sunday. I have no idea when the pain will start during my BIG run but I really hope that it is as long past the starting line as possible.
I’m starting to dream about my run. Last night I dreamt that Luis and I had a great run. The night before I had one of many ‘exam’ dreams. You know those dreams where you realize the night before a big exam that you haven’t studied at all?
Anyway, I will remain paranoid about every little pain and spasm that takes place in my lower body. I have tape on my foot to help stabilize it. I have tape below my knee to deal with that Peronial nerve. I have a PatStrap wrapped around my knee to help with my ITBS. Sometimes I feel like I’m being held together with string. I cannot WAIT until Monday. I make be in a world of pain, but I will know how I did. I will have DONE whatever I’m about to do and I can rest. I can finally REST. Of course, I am grateful that I CAN rest. I must keep our honorees and all of those suffering from blood cancers in my mind and APPRECIATE the fact that I can stop and rest for a few days, or weeks. I can choose to stop the pain. Thank god for that.
I’m starting to dream about my run. Last night I dreamt that Luis and I had a great run. The night before I had one of many ‘exam’ dreams. You know those dreams where you realize the night before a big exam that you haven’t studied at all?
Anyway, I will remain paranoid about every little pain and spasm that takes place in my lower body. I have tape on my foot to help stabilize it. I have tape below my knee to deal with that Peronial nerve. I have a PatStrap wrapped around my knee to help with my ITBS. Sometimes I feel like I’m being held together with string. I cannot WAIT until Monday. I make be in a world of pain, but I will know how I did. I will have DONE whatever I’m about to do and I can rest. I can finally REST. Of course, I am grateful that I CAN rest. I must keep our honorees and all of those suffering from blood cancers in my mind and APPRECIATE the fact that I can stop and rest for a few days, or weeks. I can choose to stop the pain. Thank god for that.
# posted by Marto @ 9:08 PM 
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Martin...
In case I don't get a chance before the big day, I just want to say thanks for keeping us updated on all the highs and lows of your training. And for your honesty. The pain and frustration is not something you expected. And you have been an inspiration by not giving up. The most important thing is that you have raised money for a great cause and you have challenged yourself in ways not even you thought were possible. In the process you have made us all proud. Can't wait to hear all about the actual event. Good luck. You'll do just fine!
Kim T.
In case I don't get a chance before the big day, I just want to say thanks for keeping us updated on all the highs and lows of your training. And for your honesty. The pain and frustration is not something you expected. And you have been an inspiration by not giving up. The most important thing is that you have raised money for a great cause and you have challenged yourself in ways not even you thought were possible. In the process you have made us all proud. Can't wait to hear all about the actual event. Good luck. You'll do just fine!
Kim T.
# posted by 
: 9:59 PM
: 9:59 PM
Hi Mart
I have not spoken to you since my visit. I have been reading your blog and was interested to know how your cortisone injection went. I had one for my achilles tendon last Febuary and have not got the slightest pain from two days after the injection to today. I also had one for my frozen shoulder and again have had no pain since. I would love to have seen your reaction when you ran on Saturday. I am sure you will run well on the BIG DAY. We willall be waiting to hear how you got on. we are all very proud of you and if cortisone is the answer we won't knock it. Good luck, we'll be thinking of you all day Sunday as the hours uou are running will be daytime here in Ireland. God be with you every mile.
Mam and Dad
I have not spoken to you since my visit. I have been reading your blog and was interested to know how your cortisone injection went. I had one for my achilles tendon last Febuary and have not got the slightest pain from two days after the injection to today. I also had one for my frozen shoulder and again have had no pain since. I would love to have seen your reaction when you ran on Saturday. I am sure you will run well on the BIG DAY. We willall be waiting to hear how you got on. we are all very proud of you and if cortisone is the answer we won't knock it. Good luck, we'll be thinking of you all day Sunday as the hours uou are running will be daytime here in Ireland. God be with you every mile.
Mam and Dad
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: 7:10 AM
Martin,
We've been keeping an eye on your progress from Kansas and will be thinking of you during the big event. We know you can do it!
The Coffman’s, Nicolle, Bruce and Harper..
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We've been keeping an eye on your progress from Kansas and will be thinking of you during the big event. We know you can do it!
The Coffman’s, Nicolle, Bruce and Harper..
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