Catching up

Tuesday: Did 1.75 miles. Ran the first 1.5 in running shoes and then tried .25 mile in the Five Fingers. I really like them but my foot isn't quite ready for them yet. Still needs to heal a bit more. I started on the track but had to opt for the grass for a softer feel. Think I'll just wear them around the house for a while. Breathing and throat thing continues to be a challenge.

Thursday: Ran 1.5 miles faster than lately but still fighting the breathing/throat closing problem. The throat felt totally shut off by the end of the run. Awful feeling. I can still breathe but feels like a big lump in my throat. Saw the doctor about it this morning. Says it might be a goiter growing inside the throat. They'll do an ultrasound. If it is, then thyroid meds might fix it; if not, then surgery. Oh, and it also could be stress, which is what I think it is.

Saturday: Ran 2 miles faster than usual. Not quite back to my old times but improving. And the breathing was much better today -- thankfully. Throat isn't closing off as often. I'm working on the stress side of things and it seems to be helping. I'll still do the ultrasound to rule out other stuff.

Update on Five Fingers: wore them around the house and out on errands today. I can tell my feet are getting used to them. When I wore them the first time in public, I had to really concentrate on a lighter step not to aggravate my feet but today it was more comfortable. So I think my feet are getting stronger everyday. I've worn them for the last 8 hours or so and they still feel good. Just a little getting used to just above the heel on the achilles tendon. We'll see if it's a break-in thing.