Life and work have been hectic lately, so I haven't had much time to think about posting here. I hope everyone's well!
Physio is chugging along. The last few sessions have been pretty intense. I'll admit that I dropped a few f-bombs during needling. See, my physiotherapist doesn't just stick needles in and leave you on the bed to pass out... she actively moves them in and out of muscles. It hurts, but it works. It's a good thing I like her, or else I don't think I'd ever want to see her again! haha.
I have two more weeks of multiple sessions per week, then I move to one session a week and I get to start running again! Yippee! Just in time for awesome spring-time running.
The thought of running again led me to seriously look at my racing plans for 2010. I sat down and looked at my schedule and timing for the half marathon on May 30. I realized that it's going to be tough to fit in a 10-week training plan starting from scratch. I haven't run in 2 months.
My husband and I were talking it over last night and I think that dropping out of the HM to run the 10K is a much more sane idea. I really don't want to try to train for the HM only to end up injured, again. The safer approach is to work my back up to the 10K for Ottawa Race Weekend, and then focus on a fall Half Marathon. The extra few months will give me enough time to safely rebuild my base mileage, to continue to build my core, and to properly train for the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles.
I'm lucky in that Ottawa has tons of races of all distances year round, so there's lots to choose from later in the racing season. My favourite race of the racing season, Emilie's Run 5K, is in mid-June and I don't want to miss it. It's a flat course with a fast field, so the race is a good bet for a new personal record in the 5K.
This whole adventure has been a tough pill to swallow, but I know that I'm going to be a stronger and faster runner by the end.
3 comments:
That's a tough break :/ Running a 10k is still a good challenge though!
My goal is to get into running races this year. I've been an on & off runner for the last couple of years but have always been too chicken shit to take the extra step!
You are putting words to my feelings. I too am injured and haven't taken the time to heal with my HM on March 27th. I am feeling the pressure to stop and rest so I can race another day!
Thanks ladies.
@Kim: Definitely run a race! Even the small ones are a lot of fun. The big ones can be overwhelming, but are a really unique experience.
@Kimer: Feel better! Maybe just a couple of days off would help. Best of luck on your HM!
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