One Week

Well, I’m down to a week to go until I return to the doc for a new set of x-rays. Not sure what the outcome of that visit is going to be, but the past few days have been encouraging. I’m feeling less and less in my foot when I do things that used to bother it, and the swelling finally seems to be subsiding to the point where I can actually see most of my metatarsals now. I’m still doing everything I can to treat it, and hopefully I’m seeing signs of that paying off.

Changing subjects, thanks to my lovely wife letting me borrow her laptop, I was able to watch the USATF 10k last night while ultrasounding my foot. It was pretty cool to be able to watch the entire thing commercial free. The Flotrack guys were a bit annoying, especially with their nicknames for all the runners, but I’ll take that over television coverage any day. The race itself played out a little odd, as they were basically jogging early (4:58 opening mile). It got a little faster from there on out, but nobody ever threw down an extended surge, which basically allowed Galen Rupp to jog around and make a mockery of everyone in the last 600 meters. It’s not like there was a better strategy anyone could have employed against him, but Rupp’s got some wheels, so if you let him take it easy until the last couple laps then unleash a kick, he’s pretty much gonna destroy everyone. Nice race by former William and Mary runner Ed Moran, though, in taking second just 4 seconds back. I was hoping to see Josh Simpson pull off something big because I had heard he was really fit, and he hung towards the back of the lead pack most of the race. He couldn’t cover the final surge the last 3-4 laps, but still wound up sixth and beat some pretty big names. Of course I also saw on Facebook this morning that he said he felt like crap and thinks he might have a broken foot, so I hope that’s not the case. I wouldn’t wish what I’m going through on anyone.

Anyway, I’m looking forward to following the rest of the races this weekend, as there’s lots of television and internet coverage throughout the remainder of the event. Even more than that, I’m looking forward to next weekend, as hopefully that will be my first one sans crutches, plus it’s the start of the Tour de France. I’m not a big fan of cycling or anything, but I always enjoy following the Tour. The Pre Classic is next weekend too, with the potential of the American Record for 5k going down again. Throw in the World Cup, which I really enjoy, and at least if I’m still confined to the couch I’ll have plenty to keep me occupied. Hope everyone has a good weekend!