Some of you may be wondering where I am at with my running a half-marathon plan. The observant amongst the crowd may note that I should have run my first half-marathon a several weeks ago. Unfortunately, life kicked in, and apparently I was training "too hard: or training "too wrong" and I wound up with a stress fracture that was identified less than two weeks before the scheduled run date.
It sucked, but I was told by the doctor that running the half-marathon was "out of the question"
Anyway, for the last month I have been in physical therapy. It's a really interesting process and I've learn a lot about what muscles help me to run better and how to strengthen them. Probably some things I would have never known or appreciate if it hadn't been for the stress fracture. SO ... I guess that's the silver lining here.
I've also began running again, albeit slowly. According to my physical therapists, I have to do intervals (which is basically how I run anyway) and I have been running with only slight pain - so this is a good sign. However, I'm having trouble finding that original gusto and not sure how to get it back again. I feel running has somehow become such a chore, and I wish I could just kick myself and feel great about it again. Right now, it feels like I'm only getting to the kickin' part though.
It's important to maintain a healthy regimen after physical therapy, but the same way, be wary of straining your muscles or bones while doing so.
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