WEEK 16 UPDATE

So this past week has been eventful. I made it through 18 miles on Saturday!! Yay! I wanted to try and run a couple more miles, but my ankle was feeling pretty sore and my coach told me to not run, anymore. She said I would be fine as far as mileage goes and to just go home and ice/rest my ankle. I was also told I should probably have a doctor take a look at my ankle. So, I did and come to find out I have peronneal tendonitis (basically inflammation of tendons that run down to your foot). It's probably being led on by a combination of the biomechanics of my foot, running on uneven surfaces, my running form and just general running a ton. But, at this point in the game it's too late to try and do any kind of orthotic intervention so I'm just going to physical therapy a few times today and next week to do stretches and for them to give me deep tissue massage/therapy to keep the inflammation down. Running workouts have been going well so far this week so hopefully the "good running streak" (no pun intended) will hold out through June 1st. I leave for San Diego in a week and a day from now so its getting closer by the minute! Today Erin starts round 4 of her chemo, she should be at Emory for 6 more days. So please continue to pray for her speedy recovery to the finish line. Thank you for your constant love and support. I'm being summoned to go help open up our pool, so I need to go. But, have a great weekend and I'll post again before I leave for San Diego.
Love,
Denise