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47 days until my first marathon, and I'm not anywhere near where I wanted to be training wise. I tried running with TNT group Saturday and had to quit after a half hour because my stupid ankle. I went to the MedCheck place here, and they said it's tendinitis (after getting X-rays to confirm it wasn't a stress fracture). So for the last two days I have been eating all of the dessert foods in our apartment and debating on dropping to the half marathon instead.
I need some serious help...my highest mileage is ten. I should have cranked out 12-13 this weekend, but didn't. My coaches are saying that I can do it, but I have doubts. But I'm terrified that I'll let down the people who donated to my Team in Training efforts if I drop.
Sorry for the rant. Just needed to get it off my chest and explain it to people that understand.
I can relate definitely....I've got my marathon in about a month, and am feeling less ready than I'd like to (bumped my marathon up by two weeks and signed up for a different run since the one I was originally intending on running didn't give me warm feelings).
Missing out on one week o your training will not make or break the success of your race. You have lots of time to get back into your training plan and get yourself ready for the long runs ahead. Take heart in knowing this is the worst part of the training for the marathon...the next few weeks will really bite, you'll hate going for long runs, but they have to be done, and they'll be getting you ready to complete the marathon when it comes.
Trust in yourself, trust in your coaches. While the marathon is one of the hardest things I've ever done, my training prepared me for it, and that's what I'm telling myself for this one coming up. I'll be ready to line up on the start line on Oct 19, and either way, I'll get myself across that finish line....and you know what, you'll do the same!
Oh, and remember...this running stuff is supposed to be fun
Tim
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Sorry to hear about your ankle! How long do you have to rest it? If you don't have to take off too much time, I think you can totally do it. I would hold off on changing to the half as you still have 7 weeks to get the distance in. Keep us posted.
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If it makes you feel any better, prior to my first Full the furthest distance I ran was 16 miles. By choice. Yes most programs have you run 20 or better. But I chose to only run 16. I figured - "why torture myself? It's only 10 more miles for the real race." And I survived. If you rest as you need to and get any long run into the mid-teens, there's no doubt that you can finish.
It sounds like the biggest variable is going to be your ankle. Wrap it nicely for your runs, either with a proper wrap or at the very least some KT tape (or similar). I would still plan on running a full, unless your ankle tells you otherwise. And an injury is a totally valid excuse for not running a race - or dropping to a shorter distance. I think all your supporters would completely understand should you need to change your goals. Nobody wants to see you get more injured!
Don't count out anything yet. Take a wait and see approach. Continue to ice, elevate, and wrap that ankle in the meantime, and see how far it will take you. Like I said, if you can get to 15 or 16 miles, you will finish the race. But don't do it if you're in too much pain. Too early to make any sound decisions!!
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The only reason I've been thinking about it is because the deadline to switch is October first. I bought new shoes so finger crossed that they'll help I switched shoes a month before my last half, so it was time any way. Today is the best the ankle has felt. So hoping I can be back to running Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
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So some retail therapy helped a little. I bought two new pairs of shoes...
Until today....after school our district had a homecoming parade. While walking by our float, I was stung by a yellow jacket (I think). Luckily it was inside my elbow, so nothing that could be affected during running
Hope you feel better soon! I just made some banana bread with chocolate chips if you want to come over and share with me!
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Well, I had an allergic reaction to the stupid sting and spent a no-pay day at home (I marked sick time on my pay sheet?) after getting a steroid shot to calm it down.
But I ran 14.5 miles Saturday! And I have one (or 2) more long runs to go until my marathon...
I'm allergic to yellow jackets as well. Bratty little buggers they are! I would fight about the sick day thing. Also, if you were required to be at the parade, it could be considered workmans comp, just sayin.
Great run on Saturday!!
Oh, I would send you some pumpkin bread with chocolate chips that I made Sunday, but I ate it all.
Eh, I'm not too worried about it, but I want to know for next time I need to use sick time. I wasn't required to be at the parade, so no workman's comp...just the $25 copay for the insurance.
Since you ate the banana bread, you could send me your recipe
My recipe is open the box of quick banana bread, add in chips, mix and bake! Yeah Martha Stewart has nothing on me lol!
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I would hold off on changing to the half as you still have 7 weeks to get the distance in. Keep us posted. 
I switched shoes a month before my last half, so it was time any way. Today is the best the ankle has felt. So hoping I can be back to running Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
that your ankle is better!
I did that on Sunday! 
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