MRI = Maxine's Running Interrupted

Since my knee continues to give me problems when I run, I saw an orthopedic doctor and today got in for an MRI. Since I'm claustrophobic (thanks to my time living in Washington), fortunately there is a place in Prescott that does "open MRI" where the sides are open so I'm not suffocating in a tube. As it was, I was very grateful for my height because my head didn't have to go inside/under the machine to keep my knee at the center of the machine. I kept my eyes closed anyway because I still didn't like the idea of this thing on top of me. When they called to confirm my appointment, they told me I could bring a CD and they'd play it for me during the MRI. I'm so glad I did that because it was very helpful to keep my mind off all the clicks, clacks, hums and sounds that literally sounded like gunfire coming from the machine. Now I should have enjoyed the opportunity to lie down during the day without a child or two saying, "Mommy! You can't lie down!" and listening to a whole 40 minutes of a CD that didn't feature a singing cucumber and tomato. But, alas, I still kept wishing for the time to be up so I could get out from under that machine! I head back to the doctor for results next week. Needless to say, my hopes for a half-marathon appearance are gone. Even if there is a way for me to get back into long-distance running, I am way behind on the training schedule now.