I didn't anticipate how loooooong recovery might take. I wasn't prepared, but glad to say that now, more than 6 weeks later, I'm back to 100%. My IT band is good--still a bit of stiffness, but Yoga and more attention to stretching is a giant help. Also, less intense training.
Mostly what seemed to take the most time to bounce back, was my mental energy. A couple of weeks of a bit of the blues--nothing severe, but made focusing at work hard. But, I kept busy with things and took time to focus on friends and family in a way I hadn't in awhile!
Now focusing on balancing my schedule between work, friends, family, and a training plan I can be happy with. I'm getting there!
I have my next race on my schedule: Bellingham 1/2 marathon--September 28th. I'm running it with my friend Carol. I'm hoping I can keep up with her!
I biffed it pretty hard during my long run last weekend. It was one of those runs where I was crusing along in a euphoric state--at one with the world. The weather was perfect, the sun was just setting, the breeze was warm. Then all of the sudden I'm lying on the ground. Not sure what I tripped on--an air pocket I suppose.
A nice couple asked if I was okay, and gave me a bandaid--it covered the small gash on my hand, but my leg looks like I took a spill on my bike, and my hip is a little bruised, but it's nothing too terrible. I was able to get up and run the rest of the way home. I even found my focus again pretty quickly.
My goal for Bellingham is to shoot for finishing under 2 hours. I'm having fun with the new training schedule--it includes some speed work. This week has been a recovery week. 6 miles planned for this evening when the weather cools down. For now, I'll sit here and enjoy my coffee on this lazy Sunday morning.
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