recovering miles lost
I am trying to increase my daily mileage from a 5K to 4 miles, with a required minimum of 3.5 for the time being, and I haven't wavered from completion. It's not so much an issue of exertion, as one of time. As in: how much longer can I run without being late at the office? My "big run" last Sunday was 11 miles, pitiful in itself, but the longest distance I ran since the injury. I have decided to sign up for the Rock 'n' Roll half-marathon in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 14th.
My boyfriend thinks it's crazy to drive across state lines for me to, literally, get to run around for a couple of hours, and he has a point there. But he acquiesced graciously. We are going to make a big celebration out of the fact that by the end of the year I will be back to mile 13.
I am excited.
posted by runliarun @ 4:49 PM
3 Comments:
I don't know why you think 11 miles is pitiful! It's great that you've recovered to that point. Most runners have experienced an injury that forced a setback and rebuild. I was there three years ago, and could run less than 5 minutes without taking a walk break thanks to a bout of illness. Give yourself a load of credit, because you are making great strides!
11 miles sounds great to me. Wish you the best in the half.
11 miles pitiful by whose standards??? Getting back on track after an injury is no picnic…nice job! I find reregistering for races are great motivators…after that 11 miles the half marathon will be alot of fun….enjoy!
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