14 Days to Go

Thursday was the first day I ran again. At first, I wore the ankle support that I got from a drug store but it was too thick on the arch. I couldn't run with it. I felt fine running unsupported for 6 miles. However, I felt I needed more support for Sunday's 10 mile run, so I turned to the expert, Mary, my coach who's also a PT.

Are you sure I can run in this thing?

She used pre-tape, white sport tape and Leukotape that was really sticky. If you saw my foot, it looked like I had a cast on. It was taped up to mid-calf.

The next day we rode 45 miles. The tapes didn't bother me but after 20 miles, I felt the tape kept rubbing the back of heel and it created a hot spot. We stopped at a gas station and I was looking to borrow scissors but they didn't have any, so I bought a pair. I cut off the back side and it felt much better. I carried the scissors in my bento box. It was probably not the greatest idea. If I fall forward, they can seriously hurt me.

We got back to the car, did a 15 minute run and posed for a picture. This is the last ride before we ship the bikes to Penticton, Canada.