Distance: 2.25 miles
Route: Track
Time: Didn't even try to time it.
This morning was the first time I've run since going on my involuntary running sabbatical. I ran once during the 5 weeks that Mark was gone, but that was it. I decided to hit the track this morning. The weather is warm, the breeze is going and you can just feel the storms getting ready to brew. It sprinkled pretty much the entire time I was running. I've decided to try and run outside as much as possible. The treadmill is good, but I knew that I would want to quit if I did it this morning.
I stepped on the track, put my stuff on the bench and off I went. Holy mother of GOD! I felt so sad! Feeling out of breath after one stinkin' mile?!? REALLY?!?! I'm a marathoner, for Pete's sake!!! A marathoner that is totally out of shape and out of whack. Basically, I feel like I'm starting over from scratch. Which isn't a bad thing, but man...I was surprised at how much it took out of me. The good thing is that I started working on my form and speed a little. I would jog a lap and then sprint a lap. When I trained for New Orleans, I noticed that I didn't have very good form...it was more of a shuffle than a run. Today, I took Mary's advice. I extended my stride a little and lifted my knees a little higher. It felt pretty good. I didn't feel as much like an 80 year old woman. :)
So there we have it. First one out the gate. I realized how much I missed running and doing something good for my body. My mind immediately thought of when my next run will be (Thursday), so at least I'm getting back in the mindset. The rest will follow. :)
Great job Scooter! Don't get discouraged. It takes less time to get back to your old endurance-runner-self this time around. Today was the hardest one! I'm super proud of you!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job!!! I am proud of you for getting out there... and esp. with this weather... hopefully the mornings will stay nice and cool for you!
ReplyDeleteYou totally got the hard part out of the way...Actually getting back out there!! I know how hard it is, to take a break then start back training. Give yourself a week or two, the muscle memory will come back, and you will be well on your way!! You can do it!! Oh yeah, FORM is good...Try upright running a bit. It will feel really dorky, but it helps your fasttwitch muscles, and core strength. If your at a track..run steps...Hugs~
ReplyDeleteI run like an old lady, too. In fact, I power walked the last couple of times I went out and discovered I can walk almost as fast as I "run." Pretty sad.
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