Cowboy
Let’s see, what did I want to talk about? … Hmmm. Oh yes, I recall. MY HIP. :)
The hip. On the upside, I think skipping the Jingle Bell Run was the smartest thing I have ever done with regards to my training. Usually I will just cowboy it. Run now, let the physical therapist figure it out later. I didn’t do that this time, I let it rest. It was fun to just watch the race and not have to be concerned with strategy or pacing or the idea that I am breathing so hard I think my forehead might cave in. But it was also kind of a bummer to not be able to talk about the course afterward. And a bigger bummer than that was getting a long sleeve t-shirt with long enough arms that I can’t wear (I am going to wear it under other shirts, but I am writing DNF on it).
I know I have said this before only to backslide, but I really want to record all this here. My hip feels better. I really think I need to redouble my efforts on the bike and with stretching because I think it’s starting to work.
I have 1 more week till my orthosis come in, and I can continue at the gym during that time. I am hopeful another week off will put me back in business.
As an aside, I have gotten comfortable with not running. But in a good way. I want to get back out there, I can’t wait actually. I haven’t gained weight (in fact I lost a couple pounds) though. Also the biking I am doing, while not as good as running has kept me sane and focused. 1 more week, 1 more week, 1 more week, 1 more week.
See, sane as they come.
Nice… Running is going to be so much fun when you get back. I can’t wait!! One more week, one more week, one more week.
I think skipping the race was a very smart move. Much better to m purposefully miss one or a few small races than to miss a season on the sidelines. Looking forward to running with you in a week or so.