It was a tough call but I decided to not run today’s “Run to the Rock” in Plymouth. The decision was simply made because after last week’s run, I developed two very big blisters (the size of silver dollars), and in my haste to heal for this week’s run, I popped the biggest one. Big mistake.
I ended up getting it infected, so I went to my General Practitioner for advice. He winced and in turn recommended I see a wound specialist (!). Once there, the specialist recommended I stay off of it for 2 to 3 weeks (which is not possible..I have to walk). He also prescribed a salve and some antibiotics.
The redness has since subsided but the underlying skin is very baby soft and susceptible to further blistering. Given that today at race time the temperatures are likely to be in the mid 80’s with 66% humidity and my feet would get quite sweaty, I decided to avoid additional injury, sit this one out, and find another race to make it up.
Some possible alternatives are the White Mountain Milers Half (10/28) or the Manchester City Half (11/4).
Filed under: Half Marathons
Niels hurt his left foot yesterday.
He can’t even put his shoes on! So he says.
I almost need to carry him on my back:-)
Take it easy and good luck.
Hsienchi
Glad you sat this one out. Don’t need you on crutches. Good luck on the next one.