Making progress

Last weekend's run was a short 5-miler in Lower Manhattan. Our group consisted of the few ladies who didn't sign up to run the Mini in CP and all the guys we have (not many). It was great for me, since we met downtown (no long schlep to the UWS at 6:30am). It was overcast and fairly cool, but humid as we ran over the Brooklyn Bridge and back and then down by Bowling Green and back to our starting point in City Hall Park. I didn't really like the metal scaffolding on the bridge; it made me feel claustrophobic, but the run over the bridge is always so spectacular. I never get tired of the view from up there. There was construction on the West Side Highway, so we ended up taking a funny detour through the World Financial Center (yes, we ran, and yes, the security guards thought we were nuts). All the twists and turns and bathroom stops (it was the guys this time!) made the run drag on a bit, but it was still a lot of fun. I capped it off with a trip to the farmer's market on my way home. Delicious!

I've been having some issues with my right hip lately, so I made an appointment with my awesome physical therapist. Of course, as soon as I made the appointment, I started to feel better, but I figured it was good to go anyway. I was right. She's an unbelievably kind and supportive person, even though she immediately yelled at me about my posture. I guess that was what I needed. I've been sitting up straighter all day. She had some ideas about how to deal with the pain I've been having in my face and neck (is it TMJ? We're not sure) that are much less invasive than what the crazy oral surgeon suggested. We also talked about what other steps I might consider to manage my symptoms, in addition to what I'm already doing (which feels like a lot, I'm not going to lie). Overall, we've both been pleased with the progress I've made thanks to hard work, supportive doctors, and miracle medications. I didn't mention MCM in October, but if I can do two maratons in a month, I can do one this fall. My PT probably won't be happy with me when I do tell her, but she'll support it and tell me to listen to my body and train smartly.