I had originally planned on racing in the half marathon in Baltimore on October 13, 2007. However, after the Philadelphia Distance Run on September 16, it is clear that I have some injuries that need to heal. Specifically, my right heel and ankle and a bit of a mess from over use. I need some down time. Not complete downtime, but a step back. I usually run 20 to 25 miles a week. Not an outstanding number but it is mine. I will gear back to about 15 for the next month.
The silver lining of missing this race is that I can now go to the seminar with Grandmaster Tatum at my Philadelphia Kenpo School. I have not seen Master Tatum in person, only on video, and I am very excited to see him in person. Additionally, my sensei will be testing for his 5th degree black belt which he has graciously opened for viewing to his students. I did not want to miss this opportunity and I am glad to be able to see it in person. So in a way this injury is a bit of a blessing, although we never want to be hurt. In this case it opened a couple of other opportunites that I might not have experienced if I had not been injured.
Filed under: American Kenpo, Conditioning, Races
