the 42.195km road: Day 70

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Day 70

As I went to bed last night I realised that the problem with my foot had disappeared. There was no pain, no small protrusion, no visible signs that there had been anything wrong. I still didn't go for a run. I did my bike ride (1 hour, 21.35km) instead. I've got a forced off day tomorrow, a visit to the sports clinic on Tuesday morning, and then plans for a run Tuesday evening.

There were some positives/realizations from my setback.

The stationary bike isn't that bad. I was dreading the (short) cold walk to the gatehouse, having to encounter people fighting over the exercise equipment and the monotony of riding a bike but not getting anywhere. The bike was always free, the people were very friendly (I saw the same ones over and over) and I got to read some of my book.
I should be using my heart rate monitor more frequently - especially on the treadmill where I've had to run a slower pace than prescribed because I think my heart rate is jumping up too quickly.
My legs have gotten a rest from the constant pounding on the treadmill. The treadmill has gotten a break too.
I know where to go if I have any problems - I won't be hesitant to call up the sports clinic immediately so that any future setback will be reduced.

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Hello all!

So! I’ve signed up to run the Mississauga Marathon in May 2011 – my first ever attempt at 42km. Although one of my goals is to just finish the marathon, I have other loftier goals. When I cross the finish line I want to feel like I've pushed myself as far as my body will allow me to go.

Although this may sound strange, my motivation for my first marathon is all of you – and a lot of others who aren’t on this e-mail list.

Over the past few years I’ve come to realise that although there are a lot of good times, sometimes the tough times can be overwhelming. During a conversation with my mom a few days before she died, she told me “There are a lot of other people who have it a lot worse than us.”

Over the past few months alone I know of 5 separate cases of people who are going through tough times because of Cancer or the threat of Cancer. But there are even others who are dealing with other health issues, family problems, battling loneliness, etc.

I felt that running a marathon only for myself, or dedicating it to one person would not be as productive as running for all my friends and family – those that are going through tough times now and those that may have the misfortune of having tough times ahead. I’d like this run to be a positive experience for everyone who’d like it to be.

I’m hoping you’ll support me – and you can show your support in a couple of ways. I’ve started a blog that is chronicling my training as I prepare for the marathon so I’d love it if you would join and check in on my progress over the next 22 weeks.

Also - if you’re willing, I’d like you to show your support by pledging. My charity of choice is the Credit Valley Hospital Foundation. It’s where my dad spent a lot of hours and where my mom spent her final few hours – the doctors, nurses were always helpful, sincere, respectful, etc. and I really have nothing but positive thoughts on how we were treated at Credit Valley.

However – there are several different charities linked to the Mississauga Marathon that you can support and I encourage you to support any that speaks to you more than another. I have no intention of making this an annual request, and because I want this to mean more than just “raising money” – I’ll put down $200 of my own money once I hit $400 of pledges (by people not related to me). If I’m asking you to donate, I should be expected to as well.

Thanks!

Colin

the 42.195km road

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Day 70

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