Get Read, Get Set ....

After my run on Monday my knee was hurting enough to cause me serious concern.  On Tuesday I was really questioning whether running might be a serious mistake.  (I'm willing to pay some short-term prices to complete the Marathon, but I don't want to do long-term damage.)  So, I contacted a Boston Sports medicine clinic and set up an appointment for Wednesday.  This was a big step for me because I hate to take the time and spend the money to go to doctors.

I was pretty confident that the prognosis would not be good.  I was preparing myself to the eventuality of considering whether I might want to try next year.  I had even received assurance that my fund raising could probably be applied to next year - and that I could postpone the run if medically necessary.  To my surprise, however, I received confirmation that my own general diagnosis over the past month had been correct, that the pain I have been experiencing is most probably Patellofemoral Syndrome - soreness under or around the knee cap.  

The prognosis: I will experience a good amount of pain, but should not cause myself long-term damage.

The good news:  I get to run in the Boston Marathon in 3 days!

The bad news:  I have to run the Boston Marathon in 3 days.

I am planning to go to Hynes auditorium later today to pick up my official bib number and starters pack.  

If you would like to track my progress on race day, you can go to   http://www.bostonmarathon.org/BostonMarathon/113thMarathon.asp  and find the appropriate place to enter my bib number: 22652, and I believe you will be able to see where I am in the process.  Please pray for me if you can!!!