The Best Recipe for Frozen Peas

I've never really liked peas all that much. While not a picky eater, I've just never favored the small green round vegetables. However, in the past couple of days, frozen peas have come in quite handy. The packages of peas make the best ice pack, far better than anything with the actual intended purpose. The peas conform perfectly to one's leg.

It happened on Monday afternoon: my worst fear realized. I was dropping off a package to the post office where I work. The post office is located down the strangest ramp (because the building was formerly a parking garage). As I approached the ramp, my right knee buckles, but I keep on walking, with a slight discomfort. This discomfort increased throughout the day; so too did my worry. I've had a difficult training cycle. I've struggled with ankle issues that seemed to be improving, and now this "problem" during my final peak week of training. Monday was a scheduled day of rest, and I took last night off too. I'm going to try to run tonight and see what happens. I can walk without a limp, but there's still some tightness. My husband has been encouraging ibuprofen, which I am actually taking. Taking medication is something fairly unusual for me (I only use it as a last resort).

Despite the struggles over the past few months, I want to run this marathon. I want to run it bad. I'm to be surrounded by friends and family running a marathon on my birthday. I can't let my stupid knee stand in the way. The story continues....