We'll always have Paris (subtle)

We have a problem.

I injured my heel and/or ankle while on vacation. I'm not sure how, I don't remember it happening. It feels like a "compression pain", as if I stomped down on the ground too hard and compressed my ankle and knee together. It has been moderatley sore for a week, and I tried running on it for the first time tonight. I made it about 2/10 of a mile and said "nope, I'm done."

I am no stranger to injury. I've learned that the best thing to do is just let it rest. You won't lose any fitness gains by taking a week or 2 off if you have to. However, here's the problem: In 10 days I'm supposed to do the Santa Barbara Triathlon. It's a bit of a doozy. It's somewhere between an Olympic and a Half-Ironman; I'm calling it a One-Third-Ironman. One mile swim, 34 mile bike, 10 mile run. It was just a month ago that I completed the New York City Olympic Triathlon, and I ran out of steam during the run. If I was completely injury-free I would still be way behind in my training to complete this event.

I can only assume that my fott will be completely recovered by next week, although I don't know what effect the loss of training will have. I'm still go for launch, but this could be a serious problem.

In Greek mythology, Paris killed Achilles by wounding him in his only vulnerable spot, his heel.