It always seems to happen when I get close to my race.  Some kind of niggling injury appears, right as I start my taper period.

Getting a small niggle always leaves me in a quandary.  Do I push through it and see if it improves? Or, do I fully rest to try and get over it quickly.  It is not an easy decision.

This time I have chosen complete rest.  I was planning to run yesterday, but chose not to.  I am also scheduled to run tomorrow, and have already decided that I will not run. 

This is the route I have gone, because my race is still ten days away.  My thinking is that by aggressively resting this week, I should be able to quickly recover from the niggle. I will then be able to get in a little running next week.  I already have the fitness to race. I just need a few short runs ahead of race day to stay sharp.

To help with recovery, I am icing the injury several times a day and taking an over the counter, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug.  I am also trying to sleep as much as possible. This approach is working, as I already feel better today.

It is important that I stay positive. An injury so close to my race is always concerning, but there is still plenty of time for me to recover.