I have not been doing as much running lately, but trust me, I have been thinking about it just as much, if not more, I than I typically do. My leg wasn’t cooperating, but man I wanted to run again.
I have been doing any and all stretches I heard about, read about, thought of…anything to eek out even a few feet of running. And finally, a couple weeks ago, I got 3.1 miles out in one run. I ran the whole distance…but then I was toast for the rest of the week.
I kept trying. I even got to run with my aunt when I had to make a quick trip up north due to a family emergency. It was a hard situation, that is turning out wonderfully, but I will never forget my joy of running with my aunt.
But again, I was toast for the rest of the week.
I kept going to the chiropractor…and found out there were 7 exercises I was supposed to be doing twice a day. Due to a miscommunication, I had not been doing them. I have now become obsessed with them. And boy, are they helping. I posted this on my Facebook just moments ago.
No, you just called your chiropractor to thank him for all the help in getting your leg back into shape for running.
It was with the greatest joy that I ran 5 miles straight earlier this morning. Even a week ago I wouldn’t have thought today possible. I ran a total of 11.2 miles this week…between rehabing and the heat, it was slow, but progressively better and today without pain. Thank you all to all who have encouraged me and prayed for me.
Now it is time to resume half marathon training.
The joy at feeling those endorphins this morning has not abated almost 3 hours later. It is good.
In the midst of all this, I was talking to a friend as she prepared for an 8k. Her first race in awhile. Like all normal runners before a race, she was nervous. Boy, do I understand that. She has stepped into the gap of encouragement for me many times. On this particular evening, it was my turn.
Look at the view, embrace the power your body has, and the cadence of your feet, they rhythm they find.
I realized as I reread what I had texted, that I had spelled out what gets me through every run, every race: My running philosophy and creed. Right there. True and pure.
What gets you through your runs? What makes you lace up your shoes when watching tv or reading a book might be more inviting?