I’m sub 2 weeks into the Rocket city Marathon. And my foot hurts. Specifically, my right foot, on the outer edge, mid foot. It started about 13 miles into my last long run on Saturday. It effected my gait enough to drop the overall time about 20 seconds over a 17 mile run. Iced a fair amount Saturday. Saturday night, it was painful to walk on.

I’m not happy. I took Sunday off, kinda stayed off of it, but didn’t have pain associated. Figured to take a shortish (4 miles or so) run Monday to try it out. 1.4 miles in, I turned right, (which of course puts weight on that edge), and it’s back. So today gets 2.3 miles @ 8:30 avg (which felt just fine, pace and HR wise).

I guess I’m hoping it’s just a strain or pull… Something that I can ice, rest, and be ok for Huntsville. I haven’t ever felt this particular injury before. Feels like I’m not running tonight, tomorrow, maybe even Wednesday.

I honestly am becoming amazed at my luck, or lack thereof, in running. Last year, half marathon in Memphis. Mentally, the most challenging run ever, due to family situation. Lost my training edge, sleep, and nutrition. First marathon in April in Nashville. Tornados, course closures and me running too hard to keep my nutrition down contributed to 22 miles, but not the full 26.2 I set out for.

I’ve got to get this done. I’m in the best shape of my life, after being well and truly out of it. My weight is, if anything, under weight (although thanksgiving did help there!). I’m ready to run this thing and get that particular weight off my back.

Except for the fact that I can’t run 26.2 miles with this. I’m open to suggestions on this, as I don’t know what I can do besides ice, elevate and rest it. Good news being I’m in the taper period. But I don’t want to have to not run for the entire time!