DNS? Oh, yes!

My first very marathon! Chicago it would be!

I trained in southern heat, that insane humidity

But two weeks before on a taper run no less

There's a pain in my foot, around mile 8 - I guess

Doc says, "There's a fracture on the top of your foot"

Which made me quite crazy, very mildly put

What do you do when you're down for the count

Why you get a new bike and on it you mount

You ride, you pedal, you attempt a few smiles

Increase that heart rate, rack up those miles

You can't let your training be all in vain

Let's add pool running, just stay in your lane

You shed many tears, you stomp and you moan

But none of that helps you heal up that bone

You drink milk, eat yogurt, cheese and some greens

Calcium is important on the internet you've seen 

You try as you might to get lots of rest

But stress over Disney puts that to the test

You accept the support from the friends you have found
And hope your foot heals, is healthy and sound  

You'll be grateful when given the green light to go
  Off on a run in that early morning glow

It's a lesson in patience, humility and strength

One I have learned...you could say at great length

Thanks to the wonderful hosts of Tuesday on the Run:

Patty @ My no-guilt life!
Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice

 Ericka @ MCM Mama Runs,