I have actually had all kinds of things to say lately…so why the quiet…well mostly because I’m afraid what will come bursting out at any moment is “WAHHHHH I WANT TO FEEL BETTER.” Don’t get me wrong, I don’t spend the majority of my day moping, but it seems to catch me at the most random moments that I am down right frustrated with how long I’ve been unable to function normally.
I think Caution Red Head Running put it best…we want to show you that it’s totally possible to get through tough times because it is! But sometimes it just down right stinks when I see everyone out doing their 20 milers and I am just begging my body to feel well enough for an 8 miler….a 2 miler…a walk.
Lots of great stuff happening though and lots to share, so I’ll get my little pity party under control and be back next week. Hope everyone who is racing has a wonderful weekend!!!
PHILLY Half Marathon Long Run Training Long
All right so I am finally…after a couple months coming to a new realization. I keep trying to force my body to workout in the morning because I LOVE my AM workouts, but my energy generally increases throughout the day. So I may need to find ways to do longer runs later in the day…which is what I did Friday!
OVERALL
Start: 1:15PM dynamic stretches, short walk
Temp: 78 degree temperature controlled
Location: Treadmill facing a window…looking at the side of a building
Feel: I was really excited to run, but a little tired.
Goal: 10 miles progressive run -increase pace every other mile with last at HMP
Result: Errr oops, I increased my pace too fast and ended up with 8 mile progression run. I also forgot that I had done a speed session Thursday night.
Music: Podcast on Paleo Living and new country music CD’s
Recovery: Err, major fail I didn’t do anything. I think mentally when I don’t do a “long run” I don’t feel the need to pamper my body.
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Gratitude Journal
Sept 17
I am grateful for interesting podcasts
I am grateful for new ways of thinking
I am grateful for a fun nutrition coach
I am grateful for Oakley sunglasses
I am grateful for easy peasy weekends
Miami Running Groups
You may not have gotten to 10 miles…but listen to this. You ran EIGHT miles. EIGHT. That is a lot of miles! Eight is not something to be ashamed of!!!!!
That has to be so frustrating Amanda. I agree with Sarah, but do know how it feels to just not be up to par all the time and without an answer. You will be better soon, and don't think for a minute that it bothers anyone that you share these things – it reminds us how human we ALL are. Lots of those good vibes going out to you.
It must be so frustrating not knowing what's wrong, but it's great that you are taking steps to figure it out. You're on your way to feeling better! In the mean time, 8 miles is still 8 miles!
You're preaching to the choir, girl!! I could not run "well" for a good year and then not at all for another 6 months due to my stupid foot. It sucks a big one and I had to sit and watch everyone go to Boston, when I should have been there myself. Not only sucked, but royally sucked. It's hard to put on a brave face… but I genuinely was happy for everyone, I just felt miserable I wasn't there. Hang in there … and if you ever need a shoulder to vent on, you know where I am I can totally sympathize!((hugs))
I know your frustration. When you just want to be able to do what you want to do and not have your body get in the way. First it was overtraining syndrome and I've never gotten back my speed from before then. Now this stupid hip injury. I just have to be grateful that my physio is still letting me run. It could be worse.
I could hardly walk for 8 years. Pamper yourself when it's time for that…your body deserves it :) 8 miles of progression when you've gone out too fast is nothing to call a FAIL! And I will suggest you remove that word from your vocab… now :)
I know what you mean. I am trying not to mope while injured, but it can be hard to contain my frustration when I just wish I could run more than a mile without pain.