It’s been a while since I have updated you all on my training for my first full marathon, happening April 10. Since December I have had a few bumps and bruises; lower back stuff, sciatica that caused me to limp around like Quasimoto for 2 weeks, kneecap issues, hamstring awesomeness and the newest on the list, my left foot. Luckily Greg my PT has got this all down and knows what’s happening under my hood and addresses them all as they flair up.

I cannot lie, I am pretty frustrated! Truly though, the coolest thing is that for once it’s not even my lungs or my CF causing me to reduce mileage or take an extra recovery day. This Vertex VX-770 study drug has really added to my improved lung function from running. If only I could get the lower part of my body to heal up sync with my CF and awesome lungs. My Pulmonary Function is steady in the low 70’s…feeling this good just makes me want to train and run harder but these minor set backs are killin me.

Kevin, my running partner likes to say I am like a cat, I have 9 lives. After an injury or set back I pop right into his door and we move right along with training. Event though cats freak me out a little bit, I will take it!

I did my first 15 mile run on my Birthday Feb 21 and it was awesome. My whole body felt great and strong. This week is a little different…planning 15 on Friday, so stay tuned!

Staying positive is they key to success..it has gotten me through 28 years with CF and I know it will get me through this hiccup!

Rock CF,

Em