Peas, Carrots, and Weights

Well, it sure was tough sitting out the Rodes City Run. The weather looked great and it was terrific to see so many entrants. My buddies Fred and Donnie really ran a great race, wish I could have joined them. It was the first Saturday in years where I've slept in, a strange feeling indeed.

I'm not seeing a lot of progress with my calf injury. I am going to see my friend Pam, a physical therapist, this week to have it checked out. The swelling and soreness have gone down, but I still walk with a limp and can't raise myself up on my tiptoes. My lower left leg looks pretty gross, an array of colors resembling Rocky's face after one of his battles with Apollo Creed. Needless to say, the Papa Johns 10 Miler is not looking good for me though I am trying to stay optimistic.

I am getting a lot of good advice on the leg and trying to do a lot of things to improve it. I put cold bags of peas and carrots on the leg at night which serve to keep it cold (the bags wrap pretty well around the leg.) I've never been a bigger fan of peas and carrots than I am right now! I have to get some exercise so I am going to gym and lifting weights with my arms (while sitting only.) I think I'd go nuts if I couldn't do anything, I will probably start swimming this week.

Congrats to all the finishers of the Rodes!