The running has just sort of been. Nothing flashy, nothing great, but that's also okay. I'm still working on my right leg and managed a massage and hoping to start physical therapy October 1st. Basically, I just feel like it's gotten to a point where I'm not entirely able to manage it on my own, both time and knowledge wise so off to the professionals I go.
I took a step back from speed work but did jump back into this weekend. I actually really found I enjoyed the break from the harder work but then that lended itself to a concern about then doing the speed work again because I knew it would be hard. I don't like setting myself up for failure or frustration and, no matter how often I try to tell myself that it's okay and the run is what the run is, I still feel that frustration come to the surface. Sometimes, I think, it's better to not try.
But then I think how lame is that and get out of my own way.
On Saturday I was scheduled for a six mile tempo which I knew sounded like too big of a bite and it was. I did manage four, but the first two were a real struggle especially on the rail trail I chose. The second two, downhill, felt good so at least I was able to keep myself together. I don't know what paces I'm really aiming for this fall so I'm just kind of tinkering and will see where I'm at and how I feel as the half gets closer.
I am hanging on fairly well with the long runs and did 10.5 with a friend on Sunday. Today my back is pretty tight in one area which is annoying but I'm hopeful I can get that sorted as the day goes on. All in all, I guess I'm just sort of in my float along stage of this training block. I still would love to full send a half, but I think, for me, when I invest a lot into a full marathon I find it harder to bounce back to a half.
I also am not very good with summer running so that tends to bog me down. With the cooler temps on their way, I'm finding a little pep and a tiny more motivation to get out there and keep at it. I have also, as is my MO, bought a couple pre-race items that I am going to try and do my best to use before I hit the road or trail. I'm trying to be more cognizant of the fact that I am only getting older and my little body needs more TLC.
Keys that jingle in your pocket.
Words that jangle in your head.
Why did summer go so quickly?
What it something that I said?
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