Two weeks later……………………
This time two weeks ago, I was gearing up for what would be the worst race, performance wise, I have ever run. The good news is that I had low expectations entering the race to the extent that I didn’t know if I would finish. The fact that I finished is an accomplishment in itself!
The last two weeks I have been slowly adding distance to my training runs. I am, for all intents and purposes, starting over as far as training for the A1A Half Marathon in February goes.
The first run after the Wine and Dine was the following Sunday.
- DISTANCE: 1.46 mi
- DURATION: 18m:43s
- AVG. PACE: 12:49 min/mi
I have changed the run/walk settings on Run/Walk Interval to 45 seconds run/50 seconds walk. As I get faster, I will change the settings, but for now, I want to get to at least 10 miles with these settings and stay in the 12 minute mile pace range.
The next run was this Thursday.
- DISTANCE: 3.29 mi
- DURATION: 43m:15s
- AVG. PACE: 13:10 min/mi
This run was at a slower pace, but getting used to the new settings is always a bit of an issue.
Todays run, Saturday, was the best so far since completing the Wine and Dine race.
- DISTANCE: 4.25 mi
- DURATION: 52m:54s
- AVG. PACE: 12:27 min/mi
I could have gone to five miles, but I had to return to the home as the wife had to leave. The good news about this run, is that since I started taking Potassium, my cramping issues seem to have been resolved. Also, I am only running with four bottles of water/Gatorade. That removes a little weight as normally I run with 8 bottles. Speaking of weight, I ran the Wine and Dine race at a staggering 251 pounds! Since we have returned, my weight has gone down to 239 pounds as of today. I am going to continue to run, cross train, and stay on the Atkins diet. The goal is to lose another 39 pounds by February.
The biggest issue for me, is that when I can’t train, I resort to poor eating habits, which adds weight very quickly. Dealing with the pain of injuries also is an issue as alcohol seems to quell the pain the best! Unfortunately, it is also responsible for a lot of weight gain!
I plan on two runs next week as it is Thanksgiving, then back to two or three runs a week. Short runs during the week and a long run on Sunday mornings. This is in preparation for the A1A race which unlike the Disney races, is in the morning…Sunday, February 15, 2015 morning to be exact! 🙂
The next update should be in two weeks barring something spectacular!
Wine and Dine 1/2 Marathon 2014 (race day)
It would appear, that Thursday night dinner would be the high-point for this weekend!
Marshall was a bit Grumpy when he woke up this morning and wanted to “postpone the run until he was better rested”!
We loaded up and drove to Wide World of Sports for the Kids races.
The required picture under the ball at Wide World of Sports!
Marshall ready to run…..He is getting some last minute advise from his coach!
A few trips through the obstacle course, and Marshall was warmed up!
Marshall finishing. If he didn’t trip at the start, he might have finished first in his wave!
Marshall and EJ at the finish.
Now it was time to take Marshall to his grandparents. We got back to the room and ate and tried to rest.
As I was on a gluten-free and mostly low carbohydrate diet, I made six cheeseburgers before we left. They came in handy for race fuel!
We got ready and headed to the bus in front of the hotel at 7:00. We arrived at around 7:45.
We mingled with some friends and got a picture taken:
The air was crisp, temperature around 65 degrees, and a slight wind…..when we arrived at Wide World of Sports!
That changed.
Right around 9:45, it started to rain. Just a slight drizzle. It never stopped!!!!
On to the race……
I was using the backup phone wrapped in a sandwich bag. The apps running were: Endomondo, Run/Walk interval, and Winamp for music.
The Motorola wireless headphones were also used.
Mommy ready to race!
Yours Truly
And we are off………………………………
The Start
Right off the bat, I knew this would be a slow race. Between the large amount of participants, especially in the corral I was in, I knew I would be lucky to finish this race.
Mile Pace
Mile 1: 14:55
Mile 2: 13:33
Mile 3: 13:26 Fastest lap! But, problems developed!!! 😦
Mile 4: 13:56
Mile 5: 14:02
Mile 6: 14:13
Mile 7: 15:01
Mile 8: 14:41
Mile 9: 15:05
Mile 10: 15:31 More problems!!!!!!
Mile 11: 15:55
Mile 12: 16:11
Mile 13: 16:51
Endomondo: 3:13;20 Pace: 15:04
Chip time: 3:21:37 Pace: 15:23
Considering the conditions, and the fact that I weighed 245 pounds at race start, I guess I can live with the results.
Problem one developed right after mile three. The insert inside my shoes, started to move and eventually, was crinkled up under my foot. I tightened up the laces on my right shoe, and that seemed to solve the problem, for that foot! The left shoe, however, was still having problems all the way to the end of the race. I tightened the laces three more times and it got better, but about every mile and a half, I had to stop, take off my shoe, straighten out the insert and re-install it. This cut into my time.
Problem two developed around mile 11. I get a warning that my battery is low in my headphones. Shortly thereafter, no headphones!! I managed to finish by counting on my fingers to forty for the run intervals and 50 for the walk intervals. At some point, it was quiet enough where I could hear the commands from the phone speaker. So could everyone else!
Problem three: While tying my shoes around mile eleven, I got a cramp in my left calf! Great!! The previous races “up north” I have cramped badly. This race I took special care to prevent that from happening. I was taking potassium, drinking a bunch of water and Gatorade, and doing everything to prevent cramping. The good news, was that when I got up to run, the cramps went away. The bad news, I had to adjust the insert three more times! Each time, I feared the cramps would return, but they didn’t. 🙂
After I crossed the finish line, I grabbed my bag and headed to the after-party. I met my wife and we decided that since I was shaking uncontrollably, we should go back to the warmth of our room! Once back to the room, I took a hot shower and then crawled under the covers!!
The aftermath………………………
As with all of these races, it is a battle between your mind and body. Your body keeps trying to find ways for you to go and lay down. Your mind says no. This year, the mind won as going into this race, I didn’t know if I would finish. After the race, I am pain-free. Nothing hurts and I could go out for a run today. I have never felt this good after a race. No pain in the shins, no pain in the knee or feet. I am actually quite surprised as after the race, due to the awkward running style caused by the failed insert, my left knee hurt. Sunday it felt fine and today, you couldn’t even tell I just ran one of the toughest half marathons in my life!
What’s ahead?
Depending on what happens regarding the wife, she fell at mile three, hurt her knee, and continued to mile 7, before finally surrendering to the pain, the next run will either be a local 5K and/or the A1A half marathon in February.
I wish to thank all of those who cheered us on at the event, and those that have wished us well on the blog, and Facebook pages.
Stay tuned……training resumes Tuesday! 🙂
Wine and Dine 2014 1/2 Marathon wrap up (Pre-Race)
Another race in the books!!!
This years race was one of the more enjoyable events, as well as the most painful! We will start off with the enjoyable part first!
Thursday:
We arrive bright and early to our hotel, the Caribbean Beach Resort. Checked in and then, got to the Pirate Room! Thanks Jen!
Now it was off to Epcot for the Wine and Dine portion of this trip!
I had to be careful as to which countries we ate at due to my gluten issue.
We started off in New Zealand, where I had the Steamed Green Lip Mussells. I forgot to get a picture! Next, we skipped around until we got to Morocco for some sangria. Which was the best sangria, hands down at the event. Then we went to France for the Braised Short Ribs and some Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Delicious!! Next, Brazil for Crispy Pork Belly and Black Beans. I had the Frozen Caipirinha…whatever that is!! It was very refreshing! We finished up the eating portion with a trip to Puerto Rico where I had a conch salad and sangria. We ended the Wine and Dine portion in Mexico where I had the third sangria.
Braised Short Ribs in France
Pork Belly and Black Beans in Brazil
Conch Salad in Puerto Rico
Bye Bye Epcot….for now!
We went back to the room, had a snack, yes, hard to believe we will still hungry, and then, to soak in the hot tub.
Time for dinner! Every time we visit Disney, we try to eat somewhere new. This trip, we went to the Contemporary Hotel and ate at “The Wave“.
Contemporary Hotel
The Wave
I started off with Steamed Florida Cedar Key Clams with Chorizo Sausage, Fennel, and Smoked Paprika, which was tremendous!!!
Steamed Florida Cedar Key Clams
with Chorizo Sausage, Fennel, and Smoked Paprika
That was followed by Herb-Salt Seasoned Beef Tenderloin Caramelized Field Mushrooms, Organic Green Beans, Potato Mash, and Sauce Bordelaise. This was also delicious!
Herb-Salt Seasoned Beef Tenderloin
Caramelized Field Mushrooms, Organic Green Beans, Potato Mash, and Sauce Bordelaise
For dessert…and this isn’t on the menu, Gluten-Free Carrot Cake!!! I also ordered a Chocolate martini. This was one of the best desserts I have ever had! If you are ever at the Wave, make sure you order this combination. I was almost tempted to order a “to-go” version!!
Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with a Chocolate Martini
After dinner, we watched the fireworks and the castle got “Frozen”!
Frozen Castle
We went back to the hotel and to bed! Day one was tiring!!
Friday:
Friday started off with a trip to the race Expo at Wide World of Sports. We had to get our race packets, bibs, run tracking, and a few supplies. Then, it was off to Animal Kingdom.
Marshall and Mommy at Wide World of Sports
Marshall and Daddy at Wide World of Sports
Marshall in the dugout.
Home plate!
Sports Expo
Off to Animal Kingdom…….
I finally got to see the walking tree lady!!
The Tree of Life
Marshall riding a dinosaur!
A large lizard…………
A lurking bat…..
Mt. Everest
After lunch at the Flame Tree Cafe, we headed back to the hotel. Had a few drinks, relaxed, then it was off to dinner.
Dinner was at the Flying Fish.
A Blood orange margarita
The only picture worth posting is the one above. The food was pedestrian at best. The service and mass confusion was also a contributor to an overall forgettable experience. With such high ratings, we surprised by the experience. Young Marshall did enjoy the mussels though!
Time to return back to the room and rest up….
Next post….Race Day!!!!
On to the next Race!
It is three days after the Wine and Dine 1/2 marathon. Looking back on this race, there is good and bad. I’ll start with the bad first.
Bad:
- I didn’t get the finish time I was looking for.
Good:
- I got to see my son run his first race!
- My wife showed a lot of guts just to finish this race. I am very proud of her.
- I managed to survive the race with no new injuries.
- All of the modifications, except one worked to perfection.
- Another medal!
The only issue during the race was dehydration. That was caused by more than likely, loss of salt. My black running shorts were almost white with salt stains after the race. During the coming weeks, I will change the diet a little bit to prevent this from happening.
My next scheduled event, there may be a 5K or two in between, is the A1A Marathon. You will notice, there was no “1/2” in front of that word!
The gang in Fort Lauderdale are feverishly working on this years medal. And what a medal it is!
I can’t wait to run this race!
Training will begin or should I say resume, after Thanksgiving. In the meantime, I may have to revert to my old high school football days and start “two-a-days”, aka, two trips to the gym for some extensive low impact cardio training to lose weight. I need to shed roughly 30 pounds by January and then settle into the last 10 pounds, the month leading up to the race. That will be roughly 40 pounds of weight loss.
The “diet” will be just a standard healthy diet of fruit, vegetables, meats, in moderation. The family will have to live with the effects of a lactose/fructose intolerant individual, but it will only be for four months! If I can take it, so can they! 🙂
I’ll start the food diary next week and post daily to chart my progress.
Stay tuned…this should be a hoot!
Race week simulation
This week is race week simulation of the upcoming Wine and Dine race, three weeks from now.
But first, the weekend!
I got a call from my good friend Paul that he was making a trip to his Keys house and I was asked to go. A weekend of diving and fishing in the Keys…I just can’t pass up! So, seven of the “usual suspects” were rounded up. Some went by car, others, like myself, accompanied Paul down from Lighthouse Point to Islamirada by boat.
Here we are under power:
Time for a little fishing:
Unfortunately, I didn’t have my camera when we took a little ride into the inlet to watch the sunset, but, here is Sunday mornings sunrise:
All in all a relaxing weekend. Thanks again Paul!
Of course, there always has to be at least one incident. While I was putting away my dive gear in the back of the boat, the large hatch fell and landed directly on the joint of my big toe. Here is the result of that:
I suspect right around mile 10 of the Wine and Dine race, my toenail will fall off!
Tomorrow will be a quick, hopefully, three-mile run and this Saturday, we have the Breast Cancer Awareness run/walk in the morning, then I will attempt to run 13.1 miles Saturday night.
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I’ll post the results of that run Sunday, if all goes well.
It would also appear, that I probably shouldn’t have eaten the delicious fried grouper, redfish, and snapper Saturday night. I thought I got all the breading off, but alas, yesterday started the violence that is being “gluten-ized”. The bloat, weight gain, and bathroom issues are in full swing. Hopefully, by tomorrow, everything will have “cleared” my system. If not, the three-mile run will be very interesting!
The diet this week will be very low carbohydrates and a minor variation of the Atkins diet. This will help with losing the 8 pounds I gained in three days and also help get my system working so I will be burning fat during the run Saturday night.
Until Sunday………..Run, run, run run run…..
Faux Tower of Terror Run!
This time last year, I was writing about my first ever run, the 2012 Tower of Terror run. It is hard to believe that it is only been a year ..it seems much longer!
The wife and I made the decision not to run this race this year as our schedules were just too crazy, besides, the recent injury to her foot more than likely would have prevented her from running anyway. I, on the other hand, while training for the Wine and Dine half Marathon, bumped up the mileage a little bit, so, I did run 10 miles Saturday night! This was a significant point in my training. This run was run as close to “race day conditions” as possible.
I started the run at 8:30 pm. As this is a training run, I’ll keep it short.
Miles 1-3: Time: 39:43. The fastest lap was lap one at 12:26 and the slowest was 13:42. As is usually the case, the first three miles are spent figuring out how to run without pain in various areas.
Miles 4-6: Time: 40:48. Fastest lap:13:03, slowest, 13:44 I was a minute slower overall, but, running at a comfortable pace.
Miles 7-9: Time: 44:33 Fastest lap: 13:58, slowest lap, 15:48 which included a water fill of three of the six bottles, should have filled them all! Mile eight was, once again, a test. At this point in time, I was wondering if I might have to call the wife to come get me!
Mile 10: Time:15:16, the second slowest lap of the 10. Actually, probably the slowest as the slowest included a water stop.
Total time: 2:20:20
Last years time at the Tower of Terror run: Chip time: 2:20:30.
If my math is correct, that would be 10 seconds faster than last years run! Of course, this was running by myself in pretty decent conditions. The race conditions last year and this year, were hotter with more humidity. This training run did have heat, 84 degrees, and humidity, 70%, but, there was a nice breeze for the most part, which made the run quite enjoyable.
The aftermath: I was expecting some sort of pain somewhere, and my body did not disappoint! The good news, is that the pain was in my heels, which adding the gel inserts I have, should correct. There was no pain in my legs and not even a hint of a shin splint. Looking at the bottoms of my shoes, although they are wearing on the outside, they are wearing evenly. This would probably explain the lack of hip pain as well as any other pain. I appear to be actually running “level” and not to one side or the other.
Modifications: Since the disaster after the race around the lake in April, I knew some things had to change. The first was the switch to a stabilizing shoe, the Saucony Omni 12s. Next, was to add some cushioning, so, the blue pads I had in my other shoes were installed. This eliminated all of the pain in my shins. I am also running wearing the Zensch calf compression sleeves. The compression socks were too tight and both feet cramped up when I ran in them. I also switched my fuel belt, upside down, so now my phone is on the left side and goodies pouch is on my right. This allows for three bottles of water to be mounted somewhere near each side. Before, there were two bottles that were in the small of my back, which when running, is quite annoying as they tend to bounce up and down with every stride.
Speaking of the phone, the Galaxy S4 performed flawlessly and only used 20% battery during the run. Much better than the old Atrix2. The apps, run/walk interval, Endomondo, and Winamp, also worked perfectly.
Tomorrow will be a four mile run or 45 minutes, whichever comes first. I will try the gel inserts for my heels and hopefully, that will eliminate the remaining pain in my heels,especially the left heel. It feels like the bone spur in my left heel is growing and may be on its way out of my foot at some point in time. It has taken on the shape of a Klingon battle cruiser!
It would appear, that everything I have done to correct the shin splints, which lead to the fractured tibias, is working. Hopefully, this trend continues as I gear up for the A1A Marathon next February! Two days after the run, I have no pain to speak of.
This weekend, I am going away to the Keys for a little fishing and diving. I may actually get a run in Saturday. The following week will be short runs and a 14 mile run Saturday night. That will be the true test and give me a better picture of where I am at time-wise for the race. Four more short runs, then race-day!
Update and Friend Making Monday!
The update is, that we will be moving next month!!
It looks like our move next year has been hastened by the four hours of driving time between my wife and myself and the $1,200.00 fuel bill last month!
We will be moving to either Stuart of Palm City where we will rent for a year to get the “lay of the land” then, sell our home here and buy up there. In the meantime, we will be renting our home here in Coconut Creek.
As the boat will be moved soon, it was time for some repairs. First, the complete flush of the tilt/trim motor fluid and now the motor goes up and down, like it should. Next, a set of tires for the trailer and then a little engine and canopy work, and the Mako will be back in action!
I have cancelled my membership at the gym and July will be my last month there. In Palm city, they have a 24 hour fitness!!
On the running front, the left leg is completely healed and there is no pain in my right leg. It is probably 80% healed so, it looks like training will resume in September. There is a running store in Stuart and also I have access to physical therapy, to prevent any further injury. It appears as though the stock $29.95 shoes from Target are the best shoes to walk around in. Those inserts I got from Sports Authority never made it back to the store, fortunately for me as they are now in these shoes. That appears to be helping in the recovery!
It looks like the size 12 shoes in the neutral pronation will be my new shoes. We will see what the running store gurus have to say.
August is a big month. My annual golf tournament, Marshall gets his tubes out and his annual brain scan, then….off to school for him!
I can’t wait until September!!!!
And now, courtesy of my friend Kenlie, Friend Making Mondays!
Ten Simple Questions
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? Why am I here?
2. Do you prefer to pay for things with cash or plastic? I use the credit card for everything..we get rewards points for our Marriott and Disney cards! 🙂
3. What is one word that you use too often? It is a phrase, “In the end”..
4. Who is the last person outside of your family who said “I love you” to you? My friend Paul…a “survivor”!
5. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone and mailed it?About 25 years ago.
6. Have you ever been called upon for jury duty? Yes.
7. How many keys are on your key ring? None! The Durango has a start button and a key fob. I do have 150 of those plastic things for every store imaginable!
8. List two characteristics that you want to change about yourself. I wish I could relax a little more…..
9. Do you bring your own shampoo and conditioner when you travel, or do you use what the hotel provides? Yes, but they are in Disney bottles!!
10. What is your birthstone? Do you like it? Peridot, some sort of green stone. It is what it is. I’d prefer either Ruby or Amethyst.
Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions. Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments! Happy Monday, friends……
A day off!! (sort of)
Today started with the alarm going off at 4:30 am. Then, it was off to the gym for a light workout.
June 07, 2013
| EXERCISES | Calories | Minutes | Sets | Reps | Weight |
| Strength Training | |||||
| Seated Biceps Curl (right arm) | 3 | 15 | 30 | ||
| Seated Row, Floor, Machine | 3 | 15 | 130 | ||
| Shoulder shrugs for traps | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||
| The 21’s | 3 | 7 | 15 | ||
| Triceps Pull-down | 3 | 15 | 65 | ||
| Seated Biceps Curl (left arm) | 3 | 15 | 30 | ||
| Standard Bench Press | 3 | 12 | 135 | ||
| TOTALS: | 0 | 0 | 19 | 89 | 435 |
This was just to loosen up the muscles from the workout Tuesday, and to loosen me up from two days of climbing through attics!!
Now that this is out of the way, I can finish up a few chores and then, it is Marshall and Daddy day! As school is out, Marshall is home today so, we are going to trek to one of his favorite places, Bass Pro Shops, and then, since it is right next door, The Fishing Hall of Fame and Islamirada Fish Company for lunch!
By then, I am sure the storms will roll in as it appears we are in full summer mode here in South Florida!
Saturday is Marshall’s Graduation, which will be a big event as it appears as though his teacher has gotten a little carried away, and the ceremony has turned into a production of, “Gone with the Wind”!!
Then, it is his girlfriend, Jocelyns, birthday party afterwards. Yes, he has a girlfriend…and claims he wants to marry her! His Mother winces every time he says that…which is at least four times a day..and that is just to irritate her…I think! 🙂
Sunday, the Wife has to work, so, we are going to drop her off at work and do a little house hunting in Stuart. There is also a 1969 Barracuda Convertible I have spied, which may be residing in one of the garage bays shortly!
Next week, the boat finally will get cleaned. It seems, the mere mention of doing anything with the boat brings the wrath of the weather gods as it begins to rain, and doesn’t stop for days! Where have we heard this story before? After the cleaning, it will be off to the shop for a little maintenance and a new top and cover. Every home we are looking at has some type of storage or a dock, so, the boat will finally get used……extensively..I hope!!
In other news, I am putting the finishing touches on the 19th annual golf tournament, The Spring Lake Invitational, which will take place the second week of August. As I will be just be returning to light training, if all goes well, my golf game will need plenty of work. A weeks worth of practice should suffice! 🙂
Until next week, everyone have a great weekend!!!
Update:
Marshall decided he would rather wash the boat than go to Bass Pro Shops!
Break a leg…or two!
Last week, I went to get a full body scan and it showed that my body, to quote my friend Colette, “Is that of a cadaver”! Monday was the official reading of the report.
My doctor, Dr. Baylis, has been treating me for 15 years. He has performed six different surgeries on me, so, he no longer has to sugar-coat things. When he walked in, I could tell by the look on his face, what was to come next. Aside from that, I peeked at the written report on the computer, so I knew what was coming as well.
He informed me that I had a stress fracture on my left tibia and a severe stress fracture on my right tibia. Had I continued training and ran another race, I more than likely would have shattered my right tibia. This is of course, is very bad news, but, could have been worse. A shattered tibia would take roughly, at my age, two years to fully recover from.
The bad news about this type of fracture is that it takes longer to heal than a clean break. Right now, I have been ordered not to do anything aerobic for three months! Normally, this type of injury would require crutches, however, due to the fracture in the left leg, using crutches would put pressure on the left leg, so, it is a walking boot, rest, ice and nothing else for three months.
The more serious problem is what caused this. I suspect it has something to do with my running style and shoes. I have been doing a lot of reading and the shoes, even for a mild pronator, may be putting too much stress on my lower legs. The weight is also an issue and although I have lost 30 pounds, I still have another 30 pounds to go. I will be doing a bunch of research before I begin to train again in August. I will also seek out some more running professionals and may even resort to custom shoes. In the meantime, I’ll be returning to the gym for cardiovascular upper body and core exercises as well as continuing my diet.
I am still going to run the Disney Wine and Dine this November and if all goes well with that race, since I am already registered for it, my first marathon, The A1A Marathon in February 2014. The goal is still Boston in 2015 and if I can recover from this injury and then prevent it in the future, everything else should fall into place.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the blog followers, comments, e mails and encouragement I have received from the “internet family” and friends. Your words are inspiring.
A busy week is behind me….
This week as well as last week have both been very busy as far as work goes. Add in the “Mr. Mom” duties, and it would appear as though someone has stolen about six hours out of every day!
Taking Marshall to and from school every day and then fitting in inspections, doing the reports and running a business, it is a little taxing. It also means I have little time left for training. The good news there, is until I get the results Monday, the official results, I can’t train anyway.
Time for a game! Name Eric’s injuries by looking at the body scan below!
We can start by saying, from what I have read, the white areas are “hot spots” which are areas of trauma.
Starting at the top, the right shoulder: recent surgery. The neck, injuries that are a result of a car crash in 1998. The left shoulder. Not too bad, but there was an incident in 1985 at a Super Bowl party, where some of my close friends decided to “sack” me, for no apparent reason. The result was a separated shoulder! Moving on down the line, the left elbow, which doesn’t show up well in this scan, three surgeries as detailed in the “Ugly Elbow” post.
The big blob in the middle is water in my stomach! The hips, nothing to see there which is great news!
On to the left knee. Five surgeries as noted in The Pain at Wounded Knee post. The right knee has some slight arthritis. The left heel, which comes out better on the rear version of the scan, what appears to be an ever-growing bone spur! Here is the rear view:
And, finally, the reason for the scan in the first place, my shins.
The picture above is a front view. There is a small bit of white on the left shin. On the right shin, there is a large amount of white, and a concentration in the center of the shin. From what I have read, this is more than likely a stress fracture. The left one may be as well but is either small or an old injury that has healed.
Hopefully, it is minor and won’t take a long time to recover from.
After I visit the doctor, I will know for sure.
In the meantime,the weekend will be spent relaxing by the pool. Next week looks to be a little slow, for now, work-wise so, time to get some much-needed work done to the Mighty Mako as fishing season is here!
Everyone ..enjoy your weekend and Happy Mothers Day!
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