Two exciting things to report this week.

First of all, the training plan we've decided to use starts tomorrow! So it has officially begun! Excited and anxious about that--excited to get started and anxious about how my body is going to hold up :)

Second, I had my first re-evaluation with my chiropractor today. It's been 6 weeks of physical therapy and adjustments, 3 times a week. Whew! But I couldn't ask for a better experience so far. The staff is amazing. And several of them are fellow runners--one is even running the Chicago Marathon! So even though it's been a huge time commitment, I do enjoy my time there. And best of all, my re-evaluation shows HUGE progress. The strength in my leg that was being affected is back and flexibility has improved (I am NOT flexible at all, so after 6 weeks of stretching twice a day, I'm glad he could see an improvement even if I don't feel it!) The doctor was very happy and impressed with the results.

So now we move on to physical therapy and adjustments 2 times a week. And the BEST part--I only have to wear the lovely belt 4 hours a day for the next 2 weeks and then I am DONE with the belt!

Thank goodness for my wonderful mother-in-law who helps out with my kiddos. She has been a life saver throughout this process so far. I'm sure I wouldn't be reporting such a positive experience if I had to lug my kids in and try to keep them occupied while I did an hour of therapy three times a week.

So tomorrow I'll be out early for a nice 40 minute run. The first of MANY. Wish me luck!

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