Thinking of the Monument Avenue 10K

The last week or so, as my limp becomes less pronounced, I’ve been thinking more and more of the Monument Avenue 10K and whether I could run or walk it this year. I have been in this race for the last six year, including it in this blog in 2008 for Team Tommy, 2009 also with Team Tommy, and 2010. I hate to break my streak, and keep thinking I can do this race somehow. But then yesterday, my foot was hurting quite more than usual (after I made a lot of trips on our stairs carrying stuff we donated to a charity for settling in refugees) and I had to sit for most of the afternoon and evening.

The race is one of the biggest in the USA. I think I am safe waiting until early March and then signing up. If I can do it, I will wear a photo of my friend Judy, who died last month ago from myeloma, and also one of my sister Ann, who’s awful battle with stage 4 breast cancer is getting worse.

Running or walking in this race, depending on how well my foot heals and how much cardio fitness I can get back by April 2, would be a nice milestone from recovering from the surgery and also a good tune-up for Team in Training, which will start up in May. Plus, I would love to do something special to honor Judy and Ann.