Luke Shane, well on his way to a Boston Marathon qualifying effort at the Philly Marathon later this fall, had encountered a roadblock of his own doing. Being an Honorable Young Man, he owned up to it with me this morning.
Apparently, Luke got roped into an intramural soccer game by one of his buddies. Unlike most distance runners, Luke actually has (had) athletic ability in team sports. He was a good soccer and baseball player in high school (maybe basketball too?) before he took to running.
Anyway, Luke hurt his lower leg pretty bad in a collision on the soccer pitch. His leg was packed in ice as he 'fessed up in my office this morning. The trainers think it's a contusion that will require some ice and cross training for a few days. Let's hope that is the case and he can resume with the marathon training schedule.
Team members, be warned: Any sort of intramural activity (with the possible exception of bowling) is fraught with danger. DON'T DO IT. DON'T RISK ALL YOUR HARD WORK FOR THE THRILL OF SOME STUPID GAME.
It's just not worth it.
I guess you could call this injury a "Crying Shane."
Sorry, Luke. I just could not resist!
Get well soon. And remember, no more ball games!!!
2 comments:
actually, bowling usually leaves my arm sore for a few days. running strengthens only the muscles it needs, i guess...
somewhere, Jeffery G. Belge is smiling.
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