Hips Don't Lie...

Greetings from week 18 of my 18-week marathon training plan. I am in the middle of an unheard-of resting phase, the goal being to rest my hip to the point where I can successfully complete this Sunday's New York City marathon.

Yes, it's here....already.

It seems like only yesterday that I was starting the cycle again of training, yoga, swimming, weight lifting, oh and yes, running. All was going really well until it wasn't. All the additional training, hill days, sprint days, double sessions - were going according to plan, until a poorly-executed yoga move left me with a whole new schedule - one that included ice baths, heating pads, KT tape, acupuncture, chiropractic and lots more swimming.

I'm confident that I am over the hurdle, but my so-called "marathon plan" has had to be adjusted slightly. When I last left you in August, I had lofty goals of finishing before sundown while feeling like I could lift a small building above my head.

I will be extremely grateful if I can finish this Sunday. I will, as they say, "eat the elephant one bite at a time", meaning that I will mentally run the course in small, manageable increments (I don't actually eat elephant, by the way).

I will post next week sometime - in the meantime, wish  me well and send me all the good vibes and love that you possibly can.

Donations are still graciously being accepted - here! http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR/FredsTeamEvents/FredsTeam?px=2654113&pg=personal&fr_id=2721

Peace and Love,

Paula
xo