So, I laid in bed last night... thinking, "What will I do if I can't run".

And I figured it out...

I am a fast swimmer, and with more time in the water, I can hang with the top of the pack.

Instead of spending my time on trying to get better at running... I can focus on becoming a speed demon on the bike.

I will practice becoming a speedy walker. I have been a pretty fast walker in the past, and I am pretty sure I can get it back.

The time I make up on the swim and bike... will keep me solid on the run/walk segment.

So, that is my Plan B.

Otherwise, my plan is just to ignore the pain and keep running. The burning is just that... burning. If I can get to a point where I can embrace that pain... I can run.