Broken toe is mended enough to run pain free. Vague illness was diagnosed as a severe sinus infection and treated successfully a week ago. For the first time since January, I feel healthy and injury free. As a guy that doesn't get more than a passing stomache ache for years on end, the healthy part is magical. As a distance runner that has become comfortable with multiple marathons a year, the injury free is like being set free. I take modest comfort in knowing my back to back injuries were not running induced, but the end result was being benched for weeks. I train wisely and cautiously to avoid that very result and it felt amazing to head out for my scheduled run after work today. I have a full racing dance card for this year and aspirations to qualify for Boston as well. The latter may be outside my reach, but I'm going to reach anyways. What's trimming 27:02 off my personal best if not a good goal? Even more importantly, I am running all my races for Beagle Freedom Project and ready to start getting some support for this amazing organization! It's nice to finally say I'm ready to get to work again.
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