The past couple of weeks has really done a number on my confidence. My mind has gone to some dark places at times and I REALLY missed running. The good news is that after taking a week and a half off, I am back after it. With my doctor suggested shoe inserts in my running shoes, I headed out on Sunday evening to test out the foot. The run went very well and my foot was fine, although I could tell I had not been running in awhile. I put in 5 miles yesterday evening and another 4 1/2 miles today after work (I cut it a half mile short due to the extreme heat. At this point I would say that my foot is at about 85%. It feels fine while I run but is a little sore for awhile after I finish.
After a conversation with Erin on Monday, I have decided to pull out of the marathon. This was not a decision that I took lightly as I know I will feel some regret. I have logged a lot of miles to get to where I am, and I almost got there, but at this point I feel that there is more downside then upside in trying it. There will be more opportunities to run a marathon, and when it happens, like with all of my other races, I will be well prepared and confident going in. My plan is to change my registration to the half marathon, dial back my training a bit over the next few weeks so that I foot can continue to heal and adjust as I progress towards my first triathlon in early July.
Even as I write this, I feel a lot of frustration and sadness, but I know that it will pass with time. For now, I'm just happy to be running again. I hope and I pray that I can avoid further injury going forward so that I can continue to do what I love.
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