10/30/1999

I walked 18.5 miles today (through Golden Gate Park, along the beach, around Lake Merced, and back). I didn't train at all last week due to a hip injury. Consequently, around mile 17, I hit the proverbial "wall". My hip pain came back with a vengeance, and my legs began to ache as well. I was not a happy camper. Thankfully, Charles (bless his great, big, beautiful heart) stayed with me for the entire 18.5 miles. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have finished. I feel incredibly blessed to have such a fabulous walking partner! (Ironically, Charles & I finished in pretty good time.)

Next week, I pre-medicate with ibuprofen!