Running woes

Just 5 days before my BIG race...ok, it's only a 5k, but it's BIG to me because it's going to be my FIRST RACE EVER! Anyway, just 5 days before (this would be just 2 days ago, Monday) I was working in the yard, in flip flops, and totally took a chunk out of my heel with the wheel barrow! NOOOOOO! I'm not being wimpy here, but it really hurt. I was planning on running Monday night but decided that my injury was just too great to even attempt running on. So last night I decided to go on a short run so I don't forget how to do it by Saturday. I put on a band aid, my running shoes, and limped out the door. Walking was KILLING me. How was I going to make it? But, I toughed it out and started running. And you know what? I couldn't feel a thing! It is a running miracle! Of course, I still kept it a short mile and a half run because, you know, I didn't want to push my luck, but it was a fantastic run! Now I know that I am ready. Injured and all, I'm doing this race. I can't wait!!