1 May 2008
I Thought Ice Cream Was Supposed To Go To Your Hips
Posted by Steve Kelly under: Steve Kelly .
Not running! I blogged that I felt a little weird hip tightness after my long run on Sunday. It stuck with me. I felt great on a four mile tempo run on Tuesday, but there it was again when I was done. Today I feel it all the time. I shot a paranoid call to coach Mike and we agreed on a plan of action.
Motrin, rest and very careful application of Icy Hot. Not that Icy Hot is dangerous, but, well never mind. I’m going in to get stretched. I feel like Road Warrior Nick, it’s probably nothing big. It will be fine on race day. It’s not sharp pain, just a nagging feeling it’s not quite in line. I’m sure a load of it all is in my head as we’re so close to race day. It will be fine on race day.
On my run on Tuesday I lost myself thinking about race day. All of us crossing the line, the smiles and congratulations. I realized after a while I was actually smiling as I was running! I must have looked like an escapee from some sort of institution. Either way it got my mind off the run and it was over before I knew it. I can’t wait to have the actual race in my dome to replay for ever.
When this thing started May 10th seemed so far off and there was comfort in that for me. Now I can hardly wait. Don’t forget to check out the Road Warriors in the Gazelle fashion show Friday at the Expo before the race. Let’s do this thing!
3 Comments so far...
Shelly Says:
1 May 2008 at 2:41 pm.
IT WILL BE FINE ON RACE DAY!!! 
Taking a few days of rest right now will do it a lot of good–do not worry–you are a WARRIOR!!!
Bob Says:
1 May 2008 at 5:44 pm.
Careful placement of icy hot is an important thing for sure! take care to wash your hands! Seriously, I’m sure you’re going to be fine for May 10th.
Deb Pieri Says:
1 May 2008 at 10:01 pm.
Ease up Steve. You have trained hard and well. I too am smiling a lot as I run and I am seeing myself and all the other road warriors triumphantly crossing the finish line! Sending positive energy your way and Nick’s!