I am sorry that I hated you, Pheidippides… No really…I am.
At least as long as it will take for you and whatever “running deities” you’ve convinced to conspire against me. 
I’m just being honest…
So yesterday was my first day of marathon training. A rest day. My kinda training day!
Today, was my supposed to be my first “actual run” training day. It was/is not to be. As luck–or the vengeful hand foot of Pheidi (see above)–would have it, I managed to pull a variety of muscular elements on my left side during my REST DAY! No, really…
A small slip on some snow covered ice, while taking Dawg out for some potty time and I’m done. Thankfully the shovel jammed under the car tire saved me. However, left knee, ankle, side, arm went all ka-ka. See diagram below. OI…
So, I am sorry that I hated you, Pheidippides…really…I am.
The pooping dog really does push this drawing over the top.
The drawing made me truly understand how much you love pheidippides. LOL