Completed last night's speedwork with no problems (although, I did crank it down from 7:30/mile to 8:00/mile pace for the last intervals). I rolled on the foam roller afterward and had no pain the right IT band at all -- yay! Actually, the left had a few tight spots this time, which is different. I'm still going to get re-taped for the race. I don't want to push my luck.

Now I'm starting to obsess -- where will I stow my ID's? Will I be able to hydrate properly using the aid stations (I've carried my own on all my training runs as well as 1/2 marathons . . . don't need any on 10k's . . . )? How will I keep warm and calm during the 1-1/2 hrs. prior to race start (the bus leaves at 5:00 - 5:15am and is only about 15 minutes away from the start -- the return trip home is more like 45 minutes)? Will my tummy cooperate? I'm already starting to eat low residue and hope that doesn't compromise me nutritionally. And on and on and on and on . . .


teigyr, it is the California International Marathon on December 7. Keep us updated on the results of your physical therapy -- sounds like you're on the right track!

emily_in_nc, treadmill runs count! Maybe boring, but they count!

katluvr, maybe you can take an "active rest" month? Lay of the running and incorporate some lower impact activities, such as CYCLING??? Or maybe swimming if you have access to an indoor pool. Yoga. Etc. Be gentle with yourself, okay?

alpinerabbit, I hear you on the money for PT! I'm in the same boat. But, it's necessary. Keep us updated on your results. I'm interested to hear what they have you do and how it affects you.

Urlea, probably the last thing you want to hear, but I bet taking some time off and resting will do you wonders. My dh came down with what sounds to be a close cousin of your "plague monkey" (yes, I took a peek at your blog). Same thing that his strep test came back negative. He took time off work, plus a weekend and Veteran's Day in there as well, so a total of 6 days rest. During that time he slept as much as possible (kind of tough with all the drainage he was having down into the back of his throat) and hydrated lots. He had a slight setback over the weekend when we had company and he pushed himself too much. He even skipped his most favorite sport, basketball, so I knew he was really sick. However, he completely recovered in that time and I have a sneaking suspicion that it would have dragged out much longer had he not taken the time off and rested. Anyway, just my two cents . . . Hang in there!