OUCH!

I suffered my first training related injury this week. On my long run, somehow, I was able to get an old metal cotter-pin into my shoe. I didn't feel it on the run, but it did poke a hole in my foot. (I guess that is the euphoria of the runners high). There was no real euphoria, (there never is when I run) but needless to say, I didn't feel it until I got home and took off my shoe. My tetanus was out dated so I went to an urgent care clinic to get an update shot.
So, here is my little suggestion for other triathletes in a similar position... IF you do step on a piece of metal and need to get a tetanus shot, by all means go and do it. Just don't go for a mile and a half swim the next day. My deltoid was sore all weekend and still hasn't fully recovered.
I did also have a real overuse injury on my long run. Nothing major, but my right calf tightened up and didn't really let go the whole run. It didn't feel as bad today on my brick run, but I know I have to stretch better.
I was actually able to get all my training in this week and finished with my long ride on Saturday. Brett and Dr. Wong went along for the ride. We spent the day Sunday playing at Vancouver Lake with Becky and Phil. The boys had a blast swimming and riding bikes. One more week before Kaden is back to school. Where did the summer go?