It’s with nice disappointment that I have to share that I received’t be operating the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Whereas on a brief, straightforward tempo run this morning, I took a slight misstep as I felt an infinite ache undergo my hamstring. I knew immediately this was not good.
As I waited at present to see my physician at 4 PM, I held a slight hope that perhaps I used to be misinterpreting what my physique was saying and that the physician would merely say that the swelling would go down within the subsequent 24-48 hours. However in actuality, I knew higher. I cried usually at present as I already knew inside that the dream of operating this yr is over. My physician confirmed that this afternoon.
After I determined to share my journey of coaching for this yr’s marathon, I knew I’d be doing so with no assure that I’d make it. I wished to allow you to all into my house whether or not I succeeded or failed as a result of as I’ve stated many occasions, it’s not concerning the vacation spot, it’s concerning the journey. Even with tears in my eyes now as I write this, I do know this journey has been a hit.
My physique has carried out greater than it ever has in my life. I developed a ardour for operating. So lots of you’ve proven such assist that I’m past grateful.
If I hadn’t gotten so shut this time, it wouldn’t harm practically as a lot, so proper now I do know these tears signify all that I’ve completed as a lot as in addition they categorical how emotionally painful it’s to not have the second of crossing the end line this yr.
I’ll begin bodily remedy subsequent week, and the restoration is predicted to take 8-12 weeks. However earlier than then, I’ll be on the market within the crowds as soon as once more cheering everybody on this Sunday.
And I’ll be again at this subsequent yr!
Aaron
