You know how sometimes your body keeps trying to tell you something, yet your mind keeps saying "we can do it?!" Well, I've been stuggling with this for awhile, basically since my injury. And I think it mainly was because I knew I needed to stay positive. To hang onto the hope of getting to train soon. However, this past weekend I made the decision not to run my first marathon this year at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. I'm in this boot at least another 5 weeks and even if I can get out of it sooner, I can't pick up right where I left off at. I am basically starting all over with running. This race is on October 26 and I just don't think its enough time to properly train. I want to be healthy.
However, I do get to defer until next year so I still have my spot. Woot Woot!! Now, since I have practically another year to train I've been hitting the gym alot. What else am I gonna do with this super boot on?! ;) It's starting to become my newest addiction now. And I am really excited about it. I've always wanted to hit the gym and work out but would always quit after a bit. I really couldn't make it a habit. I'm very happy that I am sticking to it like I am. Now instead of trying to schedule in a long run on the weekend, I'm trying to schedule in a workout. (Don't worry, the long runs will be back soon...)
Who knows, maybe this whole injury was just what I needed to give me the push to help me be a stronger, faster runner. Since I'll be starting completely over from scratch with running, I'm really looking forward to it. I now know what all I need to do to prepare to be a better and stronger runner. I just have this feeling this is gonna be worth it in the end.
I'm still undecided on my last two big races of the year, the Middle Half and the Women's Half. I'm still holding out hope that I can atleast attempt to do them. I'm totally cool with having to walk it all if I must.
I really do miss running and miss running with my buddies. But I must continue to be patient until I get the ok to lace up BOTH running shoes. ;) Until then it will be hitting the gym and keeping occupied with getting stronger.
Until next year....
I really do miss running and miss running with my buddies. But I must continue to be patient until I get the ok to lace up BOTH running shoes. ;) Until then it will be hitting the gym and keeping occupied with getting stronger.
Until next year....