One thing I've learned about training, is the inertia of the process. Over the past few weeks, I've been trying to run more, shorter runs, and not concentrating so much on the weekend long run. I've been hurt and sore for so long, I think it's time to build up a better base. As I get closer to a November marathon, I can worry about getting in the long mileage stuff.
Running four times in a week was a big deal for me. I had a lot of free time last week, and I managed to fit in some quick 5 to 7 milers. Once I get into that rhythm, I just go with it. I can get ready, run, get home and clean up in less than an hour, so there's really no excuse not to do it. But once this body starts to rest, it gets tough to get it going again.
I've heard the hardest part of a run are the first three steps out of bed. I'd have to say I agree with that.
No races planned for the near future. I'm running a 100 mile relay in VT in a few weeks. That usually beats me up, as I'm not used to the hills, and I tend to run it as three 5 to 10 k races in one day. The way I've been feeling lately, I'm definitely going to take a few seconds off my pace and work on having good form and finishing healthy. Oh, and not getting Lyme desease this year.
Today's Monday again, and I should be heading to the track, but I might just get in a good run and try to keep my legs on the road to recovery.
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