So I did it

... something I thought I would never have to do. I have postponed my participation in HCA Marathon and Grenå 6 hours until next year.

For some reason I feel guilty. I am not really sure why, but I have a feeling there is something I have to do. I'd really like to put on my running shoes - and take 12 K around the lake.

But my knee have another opinion of this. I still have no pain, it is swollen and doesn't feel right. I am sure I could run, but I fear it will just get worse. So I contacted my medical doctor again, and now we will try x-ray and scanning. I rellay hope it is a quick fix. .. and I am sure my wife hopes for this as well..

When I get back I will start build it up slowly, and I think the reward for a starting again, should be a new GPS watch, so I can track all the parameters :-)

Trying....

Motivation to come back to run is super high - ironic, when you can't run, the motivation increases. My injury is still a challenge and I probably have to realize that I will not be able to participate in HCA Marathon this year. It is simply to risky.

After medication I have tried slowly to build up the strength in my knee, but unfortunately it is still challenging me. And I probably have to get some medical assistance again.

I really miss running again, so I do hope that I can get this fixed....

Frustration

This must be the word that summarizes the last couple of weeks. After a slow build-up of running again, I got rid of the pain in my left knee. Actually it feels great.

BUT sometimes (almost once every day) my knee gets very swollen. And to my knowledge, with no reason. And then running becomes almost impossible.. Funny thing is that I have no pain.

So I went to see a specialist today - she claims I have an inflamation in my knee and I got some medicin to remove it. And no running and exercise for the next 10 days... *sign*

So my HCA MT is in danger. I am not in a great shape anymore and with only a month to start, I am probably looking at running/walking at a very slow pace. I still do intend to do the race - it is the 9th race in a row, so I'd would really like to continue to be there.. Even if it means I will have to do a time around 4.5hrs.