Bump in the Road

Well, I think I officially win the worst blogger of 2008. I'd like to thank.... Seriously, though, we've been going none stop, but I must improve on my blogging endeavors. Just a little update on the marathon training. Last Saturday I ran 20 miles and felt great. My feet hurt a little bit, but other than that, no problems. I had my little twin cousins' birthday party immediately after running. I had just enough time to take a shower and get out the door. Later, I came home and graded papers for a couple of hours and then went to a friend's house to watch the OU game. Sunday, went to church, one of my student's birthday parties, and the fair. Monday, I was on my feet all day long at school and went grocery shopping in the afternoon. Long story short, by Monday afternoon, I had extreme swelling in my legs from the knees down. I wish I would have taken a picture. It was freakishly bizarre. I looked like I had gained 10-15 pounds in my legs. I looked like I was 9 months pregnant or an 80 year old grandma. Thankfully, I had no real pain, just tightness from the fluid. I began a week-long regiment of Motrin, elevating my legs, and ice baths. (Not so bad, after you go numb. A sweatshirt and Starbucks and you're good.) Finally, a week later, I look normal! It was definitely a frustrating process. I couldn't run or work out the entire week. Thankfully, it was an easy week in my training, so I think I'll be fine. I have definitely learned my lesson the hard way: rest is important.