Sunday, May 26, 2013
Recovering from when the run goes wrong
I ran the OC half marathon. I was ill-prepared and the weekend didn't go well. The race was a painful experience both physically and emotionally. I have Plantar Fasciitis in my right foot. My back keeps pulling. In the last few weeks post race, I've considered "retiring" and just plain quitting. Maybe I'm really not a runner. But, I'm registered for several races including next weeks San Diego Rock n roll half, and the Dumbo Double Dare in late August. I can't just quit. But emotionally my failings at the OC half taken a toll. I don't want to run like I did before. A talk with my mom set all these thoughts tumbling out. I realized what was happening. Now I have to fix it. It all started with a run. It will continue. I will continue. I am not a quitter. Let's call it a re-grouping and restart. :)
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I would suggest skipping next weeks half....you are not ready and you don't want to aggravate an injury. If it were a 5k I would have a different opinion. Just work slowly daily without adding distance too fast.
Life is not "all or nothing". Neither is running. Heal, train and set out again. xoxo
OMG Jen, I have plantar fasciitis too from running in really worn out tennis shoes. It is by FAR the most painful thing and just doesn't seem to quit. I hope you are able to get it in check- I have it in both feet and some days I can barely walk, let alone run! NEVER again will I run in bad shoes! Keep at it cuz, you are an inspiration!!!
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