Since my last post, I have torn my hamstring, registered for two full marathons and a half and paced a half for a friend. I also ran a 5k on the fourth of july and came in second! I was shocked--I normally despise that distance but maybe I should reconsider. The half is the Bozeman half. And Portland and Arizona are the fulls.
How this happened I am still trying to figure out.
I was really enjoying running for the sake of running and simply getting outside with my dogs. I have also been doing the p90x3. I began with Hubbee, however he is no longer doing it. (*angry face*). I cleaned up my eating, no take out/delivery, etc. and have dropped 16-18 pounds, depending on the day. I think with the construction of the studio, the late night eating, not taking the time to exercise as diligently created this gross layer of pudge... but once I got back on track the pudge went away very quickly. I think my body was thankful to be back on track and able to work more efficiently.
So i am in the thick of marathon training... and really trying to remember why I am doing this again. I told myself I wasn't going to run a full this year, alas, here I am with an 18 miler in my VERY near future. My 16 was horrific. I was pumped for it all day and then as I started out it began to thunder and lightning so to the treadmill I went. I don't normally have an issue with the 'mill. but friday I became hostile... every two miles I stretched because I could feel the hamstring tightening. I think I shouldn't have done legs thursday and should have gone into long run from a rest day. Lesson learned. the whole process was miserable and not one part felt decent. I wish I could say at the end I was elated it was done at least. NOPE. at the end I was hoping I didn't do serious damage to my hamstring AGAIN and wondering how the f*%$ I was going to do 18... then a full. I hate the downward mind spiral.
Saturday I did yoga and MMX, which is one of my faves. And iced the hamstring several times. Sunday i just went on an easy bike ride and Monday was an easy 3 miler. It was hot and hilly, but felt good. Then hamstring ached. so I iced. tuesday was a rest day and here we are on wednesday and I am supposed to do 6... I think I am going to ride the bike for the time it would take me to run. Today, after the rest day the hammie is feeling GREAT. not even a twinge of tightness. Do I run and risk it? Do i play it safe? Am I being a wimp? I really feel like I am in great shape and could pr in Portland, but not if my training is DONE ON A BICYCLE!!!!!!!
oh yes... i am supposed to be motivating... i guess the lesson is there is ALWAYS something you could do, even when injured. Clean eating, stretch, ice, lessen the impact.
I have to keep reminding myself, I want to run for as long as I can, not just for a specific event. I am in this for the long haul...
