Just an Average SKIRT

I’m officially weening off the boot.  What does this mean?  It means that if I go to the mall then I have to wear it, if I go to Home Depot I have to wear it, if I take the dogs for a walk I have to wear it.  Basically places where I’ll be walking on concrete for an extended period.

So seeing as I loathe the mall and was mildly traumatized at Home Depot a few weeks ago those two boot wearing events are out of the picture.  Walking the dogs…no problem, Miss Lhasa only goes a mile before stopping in the middle of the street to rest so those walks are not so long.  Other than that, I’m back in my Dansko’s….both of them.  I’m wearing matching socks!  Life is beautiful!

What else? What else?  Oh yes, increased activity.  I get to kick in the pool and do yoga this week.  Next week I can spin on the bike.  In 2 weeks I can use the rowing machine and in 3 weeks I can saddle up on the elliptical.  I’ve rented a bike for IMAZ so I can tool around without compromising my healing, it’s too long of a day to be on my feet and the boot is not invited.

Running, not in the near future…probably not in 2008.  I’m planning my first run on January 1, 2009.  This may be a bit conservative but after this experience I don’t think I can be conservative enough.  It’s not about running a 5k next month, it’s about long term healing and longevity in sport.

I have 4 more Ironmans and 17 more marathons to complete before I die.  I have a lot to be healthy for.

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