August 2014: Turning Over A New Leaf

[Sweder]

I have scheduled a meeting with world-reknowned knee specialist Arthur Oscapthy for Thursday 23rd October. I'd have gone sooner, but I'm off to Colombia in two weeks and will need both legs.

The op will take circa 20 minutes and require 5 days complete rest (no driving).
I've stripped a chunk off the shock absorber inside my right knee. The bone damage is minimal and, effectively, circumstantial as there are no repairs to be made. Worst case scenario I'll absorb less shock on that knee, which may become a problen over time. It all points to an off-road future, something I signed up for after P2P last year anyway.

The Key West Half will at best be a brisk stroll. My return to running will start sometime around the second week of November, giving me eight weeks to go from zero to thirteen point one miles. It's a target.