Well... after 18000 runner took Barcelona, me among them, I didn't go for a run again until yesterday... 9 days, that's how long it took... not good... also, an extremely high anxiety week -sigh.
I think a couple of things could have caused my lack of motivation and my extreme tiredness. On the one side, maybe I'm doing too many races... I only started running last September and have been doing 10ks like there's no tomorrow... I was tired, then again, I see it only as normal... then... the "news" at work, those being that I was taken on the job with a condition and that is that I have a teaching degree in 3 years... but that wasn't like that at all. In any case they ask for the degree in 2 years. It's a 4 year degree so... they've also said not to worry as long as I get going but... I think that made it all "tumble"... I have been pigging like crazy and not moving so the result is obvious :(
Anyway... got out yesterday... and... what a great feeling! I loved it and I didn't even feel tired... it was lovely, perfect temperature, noone about... it felt great! I wasn't fast but finished with a HR of 150 so I was happy with that. My next 10K is in only 3 days... I don't know what will happen but I'm going... running by the sea can't be missed! :)
Something that's bothering me is that while at work today (nothing while training or after yesterday) I felt this "pain" on my leg, between the ankle and the leg on the front/outside of the leg. It bothers when I lift my toes. I decided to take today off (also, only had 5 hours sleep last night so...) hoping it'll go away. I'll see how I feel in the am, but can't wait for my next run. Plan is to run tomorrow and Friday. Rest Saturday to be ready for my 10K on Sunday!
Then, a 9.1k is on Sunday next week, with kiddie's race, most kids at my children's school will be running. Should be lots of fun! Rest the other weekend and a 13K on the 23rd with most of the runners my PT trains... should be nice meeting them! Then an 11K on May 30th and a 10K on June 6th... a 9K on June 13th... mabye a bit too much... I don't know but I so want to run a half and a full... I know, I know... I need time but... I have to study and I will but... I AIN'T GIVING UP RUNNING!!!! Also need to lose 20+lbs... can I do it???? Gotta love that question, LOL!
Time to "grow up" for me... I need to be in control, I need (I really do, more than anything else) to control my eating. I can do it. It only depends on me... I'm a winner, not a loser... I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!!!!
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I agree; rest is in order! Too much racing does take its toll, I think.
ReplyDeleteMy Jeff Galloway training plan book just arrived. I gotta get crackin'!!!! I'd like to lose 20 pounds, also.
I need to get an accountability partner. Shall we do it together?
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes!!! Let's do it! Did you see my comment on your blog? Come on Susan... WE CAN DO IT! Thanks for being my partner!
ReplyDeleteHow's the book? Do you like it? What sort of training are you going to follow???
Here's my e-mail: jackycw@gmail.com might be better contacting that way!