Beyond Bummed!

Last night it took me 45 minutes to drive home from work, compared to the usual 40. I was so frustrated and didn't have time to swim at the gym anymore. I decided I would do a short run instead. ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't run anymore! My left shin hurts so bad! I don't know what to do. I have been doing the stretches, using a Theraband, and icing my leg as much as possible. I still have shin splints. Since that 5K in March or April, I have probably only ran about 15 times. 15 times in 6 months. That's ridiculous! I made an appointment to see my primary car doctor next week and then he will refer me to a sports therapist. Hopefully something can be done or I will be so sad. I love running! I want to run for hours! I am an enduarnce athlete, yet I can't do 1/3 of my sport. Some people can run but don't like it, but at least they have the ability to run. I ENVY THEM!

This morning I rode on the river trail the same as yesterday morning. It was a little over 15 miles (15.4). I did the ride in 50 minutes, 25:20 there and 24:55 back. I need to improve my times. I also need to get some longer rides in before my next race (since it is an Olympic distance). No working out tonight, but tomorrow morning I will be swimming and biking. Forgot to note, when I ride the river trail, it is actually 3 miles longer because of the ride to and from the trail. So I rode a total of 17.4 miles today.