it's been a week since my last run, but it feels like much longer. probably because it had been 4 days since my run before that one. and really i've only missed 2 runs since i came up with my new plan last week, but it feels like i've missed 50. i'm so out of it, i even lost my watch! i've reached such a funk that reading everyone's happy tales about running makes me incredibly, infuriatingly jealous.
i just feel so out of it. i don't feel like myself without running. or more specifically, training. i'm not really one to do it just for fun. easing back into things after this injury has me wigged out. i want to run. hard. fast. (well for me anyway) but i'm afraid i'll push too hard too soon and be laid up even longer and miss out on the marathon i've been after for a a reeeaallly long time. my brain has a habit of turning one small worry into a huge catastrophe.
i have 2 days off finally, after 7 straight days of work. i'm treating myself to a day at the beach tomorrow. to relax and regroup. i'm hoping that an early morning run and a day in the sun, sand, and surf, will rejuvinate my spirits.
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I'd definitely rather be a fast runner than a big boobed ... uh boob. :)
Good luck with the rebound!
When I was down and out with this or that self-imposed injury (I need to stop doing that), a friend told me that the miles I sat out to let it heal would be significantly smaller than the number I would miss by pushing too much too soon and causing something much worse to break, tweak, twist or cramp.
But I know that long-time-since feeling: after my 10-miler, I ran once for a couple miles before being off for a week. On Sunday, I creaked through the first several miles and eventually loosened up. I was still a little pokey today, but I can feel it coming back. And you will too.
Portland was great and I thoroughly enjoyed being on that end of the country. I need to try that more often...
I think many of us succumb to the doomsday scenario when it comes to injuries, but with time you'll get back to your training schedule...enjoy the beach...
I can relate to all thsoe felings. The last four months have been a series of ups and downs (mostly downs) in regards to running. And it sucks being sidelined.
Hopefully your time off will help you rejuvenate and you can re-focus after that.
I hear you on the desire to push yourself. But, don't push yourself too hard, sister! You don't want to be subject to injury!
We've all been where you are now. Rest assured that you will find your groove again and be well to start on a new goal. Have a great time at the beach - soak in some sun for me. :)
You'll be back in the groove in no time. How was the beach??
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