So, I had a check in x ray yesterday, and sat down and chatted it through with my doctor today.  After consulting the Sports Med specialists, it was decided that racing was not really an option.  I quote “if it was the Olympics and going for gold, it may be worth considering” – but, as much as I love to race, and even though I’ve trained my butt off all year for this race, and it is the Worlds…. this is still a hobby, a sport, something I want to do for many years to come (as well as lots of other things) so of course, the right decision is to call it a day for this year

If I did race and it re-broke, there’s a high risk that next time it would not heal and would cause a non-union – and this would undoubtedly limit my future enjoyment of both triathlon and the good ol’ outdoors – which of course is why we moved to Fernie in the first place.

So, what next?  Well, I’m in my cast for another 3 weeks (my right calf will be stick thin by then for sure!).  I’m still going to Budapest – my very wonderful buddy Liz Craggs is racing for GB in the same race, and I’ll be cheering as loud and as hard as I possibly can.  My family are still flying over, so we’ll have a little holiday and see some fantastic athletes in motion at the same time.

Now of course, I did qualify for the half ironman Worlds in the race that I broke my foot – I let the spot go as I figured I was off to Budapest – there’s an incy-wincy part of me that wishes I’d taken it   But then, that may push the healing process, so d’you know what, it’s probably a good thing…..she says, trying to think positively

So, yes, I’m gutted.  I tried my best, but it obviously wasn’t meant to be.  It’s not life and death, and I’m going to enjoy a LARGE glass of wine tonight to help numb the pain – I know it’s not the answer, but hey, sometimes it helps a little

So, the postiives, a solid Winter season of training ahead.  I also have my respirologist guy to see in Calgary when I get back, so hopefully we’ll iron the blue lips thing out.  And I’ll also be looking into some kind of orthotic to support the flat feet.  And I’ll go kick butt in 2011 instead when I (probably) move up to half ironman – onwards and upwards

Happy SAFE training to everyone

xx