Pain management

On Tuesday I bruised the top of my foot when running.  I could feel it when swimming yesterday and it hurt when walking today.  So the big test was the 1 hour run that I completed tonight having swam 2 miles this morning with my coach.  I was aware of some discomfort but decided to run it off and I'm pleased to report it feels ok but I am going to be taking it easy when running (it's all relative!) to make sure I don't have an issue in 4 weeks time!
The time has flown in since I entered Lanzarote Ironman almost a year ago.  The event is the "cherry on top" which is what people always ask about.  However the best part of Ironman is the journey you take with the training and how you change physically and mentally.  You meet fantastic people along the way at various events that build up to Ironman and everyone offers so much encouragement when they find out you're "going long".  The first objective is to get to the start line fit.  It's within touching distance but I need to stay focused on the training programme and making sure I don't pick up any niggling injuries - such as a bruised foot.  I am sure it will be ok and I'll just need to "man up"!