I know it has been a while since I wrote. I have had a
couple issues to deal with during that time. I had a full blown depressive
episode that lasted for over 2 weeks. I haven’t had one in a while and it took
me a bit longer than usual to rebound from it, but rebound I did. I was
starting to feel better, when during my training, my Planters Fasciitis came
back. I have been icing it and stretching, which has done the trick in the past,
but was not working this time. So, I bought a splint/boot that I wear at night
when I am sleeping and although it is feeling MUCH better, I am still not 100%.
So that has hindered my training. Between these two issues, my depression and
PF, this has pushed back training for me. However, I still plan on doing 2 half
marathons, but because of my PF pain I am going to push them back so the plan
now is a half marathon in late May and another in August.
Some may wonder with my PF pain why I continue to do the
running. This is my 2nd bout with this but when it all comes right
down to it I really love running. If I
didn’t like it this much believe me I would pick a different sport but I always
come back to running so I deal with a bit of pain and persevere.
I also realized I like the half marathon length. The 13.1
miles distance seems to be my distance that makes me feel great. That perfect
distance. I may just stick with that distance and hold off on the full marathon
this year. Just keep working on the half marathon distance and becoming a
faster runner. J
The half marathon just seems to make my
soul happy. And so therefore I will
stick with what makes me happy. I plan on running some shorter races to help
with my speed this summer, but my goal always seems to come back to 13.1 miles.
J
Well, sorry I took such a long break but keeping up with a
weekly blog when I have my training and work can be difficult. I am still going
to continue to blog but it may be ever 2 weeks rather than every week. Well,
for those in MN like me stay warm. We have been having some super chilly weather
lately and I for one am sick of it. Have a great weekend everyone and as always
enjoy the journey.
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