I’ve been sick since New Year’s Eve, and haven’t run since 12/27. Argh. On one hand, I know I need a break. On the other, I’m flogging myself for not getting out there and just running, no matter what.
Oh, wait! I have run since 12/27, I ran a 5K on 12/31—the Running Room’s Resolution Run. I came in at a disappointing 30:07. The paths were not cleared and covered with soft snow that hadn’t been packed down yet. It felt like running in sand. I even wrote an email to the Park Board, notifying them of the conditions of the paths, and they basically said “too bad, so sad.” Oh well. At least I tried.
Anyway, my New Year’s resolution was to get back into my routine of running, yoga and studying, but that hasn’t happened this week. My plan is to run Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday of each week, but I didn’t run Tuesday because I didn’t feel well. I’m not running today because I don’t feel well. I do plan on running tomorrow if I feel better, and hopefully I can sneak in a long, slow run on Sunday. Only 8 miles or so, but at least it’s something.
The FIRST program gets results, but man, it is intense. I think I might be a little burned out on it. I miss going for fun, easy jogs. In a way, it’s easier to get out in the cold and dark when I have a specific workout in mind. And it makes me feel cool, because I know that that’s what elite runners do. But still, it’s tough. Half-marathon training starts on Tuesday, January 29th, and I’m committed to using the FIRST methodology to train for the Depot Half Marathon on June 1st. I have 3.5 weeks between now and then. I’d better keep my base up!
Anyway, I intended to maybe take a break from running for awhile, or at least running using the FIRST program. But I think I’ll push on through. I’ve got TCM in 4:30 to think about…
posted by Lola @ 4:04 PM
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