Doctor's orders

It wasn't good news today - but it wasn't all bad either.

I have some fluid build up around my knee and

strained ligaments on the backside.

Dr. Zolo asked, "how important is this race to you?"

I almost cried, I could cry now.

I told her that I have invested too much time and effort to give up now.

The race is just over a month away.

So,

I am under orders to rest this entire week.

I have a series of stretches that I need to repeat 150-200 times a day.

I can run again this weekend.

If needed, if my pain persists,

she'll give me a shot of steroids a few days before the race for me to be able to finish,

and then,

I'll be back on orders of rest until I am healed completely.

I knew this wasn't going to be easy...

but did it have to be this hard???