First 2 miles on the crutches!

Well I have just completed my first two miles on the crutches and all things considered it didn't go to bad. I mean my hands were hurting, people were giving me that crazy look and my left leg had some serious cramp in it. But other than that not to bad. Sunday will be my first race on crutches and hopefully I will be quick enough to Finnish the race under my own steam.

My plan is to keep using Bills work out plan, plus get as many miles under my belt on crutches. So that my arms and left leg will adopt to the extra strain which I am placing on them.

My family at this time are quite concerned about my ability on the crutches. I think what they mean is that I tire quite easily just maneuvering around the house, so how I am going to get on for six miles going up and down hills.

I think my answer to that question would be that I just don't know? But that if I can just keep going for as long as possible without stopping and then also try and block out the pain coming from my blistered hands for as long as possible then I could be in with a chance of finish.

I would post again tomorrow after the race and keep you up to date.