Open mouth, insert arm.....

Well, I finally experienced my first brush with injury.  While attempting the simple maneuver of putting a shirt on, I moved my right arm the wrong way.  The pain was intense and has lasted.  Usually the pain fades within a few hours, not this time.  I think I pretty much dislocated my shoulder.  It is funny in a way.  "Man Dislocates Shoulder While Getting Dressed"

So when running with a 14 mile goal in mind, I was feeling good at the beginning of the run.  I allowed this good feeling to go to my head, and for the first time, I ran the first 4.5 miles faster than I have ever run.  I was thinking to myself, "I should probably slow down and pace myself better.".  However, I ignored this thought and continued with my new found speed.  As I approached the 5 mile mark, my legs felt great and I had plenty of energy.  That's when my should/arm pain kicked in more than I have ever felt during training.  My goal went from 14 miles to a more modest 10 miles.  The final 5 miles were complete torture, with frequent time walking and supporting my right arm with my left hand. 

There you have it.  I learned a lesson and I believe there is no permanent injury to worry about.  I will be more careful getting dressed (very funny) and pacing myself during my training.  I am very fortunate to have zero problems with my legs, knees, ankles, etc.  I am looking forward to a team meeting at Dana Farber on Monday evening.  I once again want to mention how much I am enjoying training with this group, the best qualities of humanity are present at each meeting...... 

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Training is going well.  I have really enjoyed the team meetings.  I have met people from all walks of life, and their stories and personalities really add to the knowledge of living.  There have been some cold days and rough weather during the last month.  Yet, we have continued to train in a way that makes the weather seem less important than when I train alone.  Meeting those that have run marathons many times gives me a new perspective about how to approach my first marathon.  All the experienced runners all seem to agree that their first marathon is ther favorite marathon.  I have begun to train on Thursday evenings in Boston.  The team meets at a pub on Beacon Street and then takes a train out to Woodland station in Newton.  From there we run a little over 9  miles through "the hills".  It is actually part of the Boston Marathon route that includes "Heartbreak Hill".