Knee Struggles...

I haven't blogged for awhile, but don't think that I gave up!  Last week I was having tremendous knee pain, and still continued to go running.  I talked with my mom, who is an orthopedic nurse, and decided to go in and see one of her doctors.  We decided to inject both of my knees, so that I could keep training.  It actually was painful at first, but now I am thankful that I did it!  From now on I have to wear those little knee strap brace things that go under the knee cap when I run. 

The doc also advised me to do some strengthening exercises for the muscles right above my knee caps, and that should help as well. 

I did some work on the elliptical instead of running for a few days, and now I have been going back and forth between that and the treadmill. 

On top of all the knee stuff, we have had sickness in our household!  I am dealing with ear/sinus infections and some respiratory junk, but my kids and I are all on antibiotics now, so I keep running...

I am scared and excited for Sunday though...it's our first race!  It's 4 miles, and I know we definitely won't be the fastest...our goal is just to complete it!  Keep us in your prayers, and I will let all of you know how it goes...and post pictures!