For the past 2 1/2 months I have been training to run in my 1st marathon. I signed up with an organization and commited to raising $2100 by the time the marathon comes along. In return they are training/guiding me to be able to run in the marathon.

My recommitment paper work from the organization came the other day and I need to have it signed and returned to them by 8/3 stating if I going to or NOT going to continue with my training and my fundraising.

My problem is, I've been having pain/discomfort in my right heel. Most of the pain is towards the back outside edge. It also feels worse by the end of the day. I also have a slight hamstring pull in the same leg. To top it off my left shin is starting to get sore (I had a lot of shin problems last year do to poor training on my part) and my left knee has been aching during and after my runs. I'm not limping nor am I in extreme pain. However, the aches are there and aren't going away.

I went to a Sports Dr on Wed and he recommended I take 2wks off from training to give my legs a rest and let them heal. He also wanted me to have xrays done. When I go back to see him on the 8th he said if I was still having discomfort in my heel & shin (I forgot to tell him about my knee) he was going to send me in for a bone scan.
Sure enough the day after I saw him my recommitment papers came in. I stopped by his office today and requested to have the bone scan sooner then later so I know what I'm dealing with.

I really want to recommit with the organization but there's a good chance I won't know what's going on with my foot until after the recommitment date. I signed up to run with this organization in the memory of my father-in-law who passed away this past spring and to do something to benefit those who are suffering with cancer. This is something I really want to do, but I don't want to be foolish either.

Do you think you would recommit if you didn't have definate answers as to what's going on with your foot? My heel is my main concern. I'm thinking the massage appt that I have will benefit my hamstring.

Below is the info about the recommitment.

Sorry this is so long.

Thanks in advance.

Shannon

Recommitment is the agreement that I made with the organization that guarantees to the Society that I will meet my goal of raising $2100 and that I will complete the training to participate in the Marathon.

If I do not wish to recommit to the program at this time, I will not be held responsible for the remainder of the funds (meaning I can walk away from Society and not owe them anything). I must sign and return the recommitment forms by 8/3 stating that I wish to withdraw from the program in order to be removed from the team roster.

If I recommit and I'm unable to reach my fundraising goal by 9/21 Iwill be responsible for making up the difference in my account (example: I raise $1800, I then have to pay the organization $300 to reach my goal of $2100).

If I become injured after I recommit and need to drop from the program I am still responsible for the travel costs incurred by the Society
(which I believe is my hotel charge for my husband to stay there $160, I have to find out) If I am injured I must provide the Society with a doctor's note: I will then be eligible to sign up for another event and ransfer the funds I raised to that event in the next season (which would mean training this fall for a winter Marathon). If I choose not to sign up again in the next season, I will not be able to transfer the funds I raised to another event but I can register for the program again.