Training has been going well since I ran at the senior nationals. I am still amazed at the performance in Pittsburgh when I examine how shaky my training was for the month leading up to the race. I did have to put the brakes on today because I felt a slight pain in my upper left tibia. My mind immediately went to the concept of stress reaction. I first felt a dull pain while running on the cinder track on Wednesday. It gradually lessened as I continued the workout, and I basically forgot about it. On Thursday it became evident as soon as I began to run on the rubber track at the high school. The pain is dull but clearly present. Faced with the decision to run through the pain or scuttle the workout, I chose to err on the side of caution. Went home. Had some delicious homemade chicken soup. Watched the Mets implode. Took a few Advil. Went to bed. One more day off and reassess and hope for the best……