Training Log Archive: Charlie

Went to see the podiatrist this morning about my damaged big toe. It has two problems: a bad tendon repair of 35 years ago, and breaking it last fall at the DVOA meet. So it's swollen and sore and dysfunctional. The offer is to fuse the distal joint, straighten the toe in the process. It now bends toward the next toe (after the break) and down (after the tendon repair). Seems like the best I can expect from the darned thing. The recovery is 2 weeks no weight bearing at all, then 4 weeks in a surgical boot, followed by normal activities. Doesn't sound so bad, considering. So at this point I am figuring I will do this right after the RHINO, December 8, and theoretically be more or less functional on or about Feb 1.

C • Seems like a good time to get it done 4

regular routine, plus planks, plus some squats and lunges. Squats and lunges made me real sore last Friday, which seems to mean I should do them more often.

Thought a test was in order, and this is a run I have done enough times to make it a good measure. I ran with some urgency, but not killing myself. Got tired toward the end, but generally pretty satisfied with the time. My hip flexors and butt seem to be doing much better than they have. Back is still quite stiff. I was thinking a 55 would be ok, so a 53 was better than expected.