I just got back from a little extended vacation on the Cape. My husband had to go down to Florida to drive my stepfather’s car up, so I was sans kids again until last night. Since my mother and my mother-in-law are such a big help with the littles, I decided to head down there.
We got to the Cape late afternoon Thursday, just enough time to sneak in a walk to the beach to enjoy the beautiful weather. Friday and Saturday were gorgeous too, with lots of outside activities. Finally on Sunday we got some much needed rain.
I took Thursday off from running and ran three miles Friday and Saturday. I felt great, albeit a little slow–but I know this is normal.
I wrote a post a while back about making sure that your “easy” runs are in fact easy. This is especially true when it comes to rehabbing a running injury. Often times, runners are so excited to be back running that they do too much too soon.
I am no stranger to the feeling of wanting to do too much too soon—I think it’s a very popular sentiment among runners. I had the feeling last week when I was running on the dreadmill. I had completed my one mile warm-up and was thinking about how great I felt—my running felt so comfortable and natural.
Several times I contemplated kicking the speed up a couple of notches, but the other voice in the back of my head told me to take it easy since this was the first time I had run two days in a row since my injury.
I am so glad that I actually listen to that voice now—I never used to! I think this last injury (hip tendonitis) kept me out of the game for so long that I am deathly afraid of being sidelined again. It was such a frustrating experience trying to figure out what was wrong in the first place, and then trying to fix it. I will do WHATEVER it takes to keep that from happening again.
Yes, I realize I will probably encounter another injury during my running career, but hopefully trying to be wiser about not pushing my body too hard and pushing through the pain will get me back in the game sooner!
Now for a fun tidbit. Over on runningshoes.com, they are hosting a contest with New Balance. Every Wednesday, one winner will be selected to receive a New Balance technical shirt, shorts and their choice of New Balance running shoes. The contest ends this Wednesday, April 25, with the announcement of the final winner. So head on over and leave a comment with your favorite spring training tip!
I have that sane deathly injury fear you wrote about. The fear is the minds way of self preserving I believe but that doesn’t make it any easier to accept. Hope your hip tendonitis is fully healed!
Thanks Kris! I think running injuries definitely bring on their share of neuroses! I am crossing my fingers that this tendinitis is gone for good! 🙂
It was a great weekend. I actually went to Falmouth with the family to visit my brother on Saturday and enjoyed some time at the beach.
You figured out what cause the hip issues in the first place (awesome first step in your comeback) so at least you don’t have to worry about getting phantom hip pains. And I like reading how smart you have been with building up the mileage. It is soooo tough to do.
Ha! Which beach? It was so beautiful Saturday too. It IS so tough to stay patient and conservative, but it feels really good to be doing the right thing for once! 😉 Can’t wait for TRX tomorrow–time to start working on the core again.
Not sure of the name of the beach, my brother just moved there so I have only been to Falmouth twice now!
It was right where the finish line of the Falmouth Road race is. Think the British Beer Company was across the street.
It was Falmouth Heights–you will have to run the Falmouth Road Race this year now that you have a free place to stay! 😉
I may try to enter it this year. Isn’t it a lottery for non-town residents?
It is a lottery–registration will open May 14- May 21 🙂
🙂
Sounds like a great weekend!
You are taking your recovery so well, it’s great to see!
Thanks Sam! 🙂