Thank you so much for all the kind words about my Marathon dilemma, they were all so very much appreciated!! I have made a decision- I am officially changed over to run the half marathon. I know that I could do the marathon but it would not be pretty by any means and I would be wrecked for quite a while afterward. Plus, I respect that 26.2 miles to much to go into it under-trained.
I went out for a 3 mile run on Wednesday and it felt sooooo nice to be out in the absolutely gorgeous weather. I was trying to slow down and take it easy; oops that didn't happen. I ran the 3 miles in 26:45 (8:55 clip) But my hip still hurts. So under advisement from my brother (who has run 10 marathons) I am not going to run at all from now until race day. This is going to be torture but I know that is the only way I am going to heal. I am going to go out that day and just enjoy myself; time is out the window . Don't get me wrong, I would love to get a good time but I would much rather have a 'good time'. There are so many of you running this race - it is going to be fantastic!! I figure it is Mothers Day- what a nice gift to give myself- heath and fitness!!!!!
So in the meantime, I am going to cross train and get my weight training routine back going again. I have been kind of lax in that department lately, just started adding the weights back in and wow, what a difference that makes.
Have a Fantastic Friday!!!!
Sorry you are still having pain, but your plan sounds like a good one. I hope all will be well by race day.
ReplyDeleteI have huge respect for your decision. Hoping you have a swift recovery so you can start training for your next big challenge;)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great decision and I hope you feel great on race day! The best choice is to go with your gut! Enjoy the rest of your training and hope to see you on the course!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good plan to me...maybe I will have a partner for the 1/2 again??! We did have some fun! I hope your hip heals!! Love the shirts...glad you suggested us practice running in the shirts because mine pulls to one side...I am going to have to get use to that.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog! Sorry to hear about your hip pain. I think you made a wise decision to do the half. There will always be another marathon when you're ready. take care!
ReplyDeletehope you had a good run - weather was perfect and course was great!
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