Just an update for my followers. I have some good and bad (well, depending on how you look at it) news.
I guess I'll cover the good news first. I got to spend a fantastic weekend with the boyfriend up north in Montreal. What an awesome city! It reminded me a lot of Portland with all the coffee shops and whatnot. And there were people protesting naked outside our hotel. That reminded me of Portland because Portland hosts an annual Naked Bikeride. Ah Portland, how I miss thee in all your weird randomness.
Second good piece of news is I've been back to running again. I took a week off which helped with some of my issues, though the knee still has tightness. I got some weird patches (iontophoresis) with a corticosteroid for my knee to act as an anti inflammatory. The patches basically push the medication into my skin in a way similar to an injection, except there's no needle, so no tissue damage. Plus I can do it on my own at home a few times a week. They seem to be helping along with the break I took, which is also helping with my performance (I feel a lot better than I did). Went for a nice seven mile trail run in Montreal on Mont Royale, which ALSO reminded me a lot of Portland. It was a lot like Forest Park for those of you familiar with the area. I just realized recently that the half marathon I signed up for prior to my full is in less than three weeks. I didn't realize it was so soon! That means I need to try to get a longer run in prior to the race! I have decided, however, that if my knee is giving me trouble then I will forego the half marathon... Right now the goal is the marathon, and I need to keep myself as injury-free as possible for that. And races are always what do me in injury-wise. I'd rather get more hurt running the marathon that I'm raising money for rather than get hurt in an intermediate race, ya know :) Actually I'd rather not get hurt at all, but beggars can't be choosers (I don't know if that really applies here, but who knows).
Now for the bad news. I may be getting medically boarded for my epilepsy, since I have an actual diagnosis rather than random seizures... Now, they may decide that I can stay in, but it's a matter of a few things. First they need to look at how well my seizures are controlled, would I be in danger if I was stuck somewhere in combat and didn't have access to medication, and if the Army really needs me or not. My job isn't particularly dangerous, but I guess I could still get caught in a dangerous situation. Fortunately I may get to transfer closer to home in the Northwest while they go through this whole process, which would be awesome because the process is nine months to a year. I am pretty alone up here, and frankly it kind of sucks. The few people I do know who I can hangout with actually have work and whatnot, and I don't like having to ask for rides constantly, as I still cannot drive. At least where I might be going I would be close to family, and there is public transportation. I wouldn't be stuck in the middle of nowhere with no support system. I have the internet, but it isn't quite the same as having people nearby. If I do move, I'll probably need to fly here for the marathon, which is a bit of a bummer, but I wouldn't be the first person to fly for a marathon :)
Speaking of the marathon - I'm sure everyone is getting tired of hearing about it, but I really need some more sponsors! I'm up to 35% of my goal (350 dollars), and I need $1,000. If you can get the word out to others or sponsor with just a little bit, I'd really appreciate it! I still have a few months to go, so I'm not TOO worried just yet, but I'd like to get some more sponsors :) If you can/are willing to help sponsor me, the link is here:
Alas, today is my off-day and I'm not sure what to do with myself, so I think I may read a book. Everyone have a wonderful day!
Nina
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