Undisciplined

That's me. I really need some motivation. Between school, dog stuff, the cold weather, and my back issues, I'm really having a tough time getting my butt going. Come on inspiration, come on motivation...

And so it begins...

I am amped to be running the Fairfield Half Marathon on June 28th. We started training this week and after not running for 4 months, I ran 2 miles, only walking portions of the last 1/4 mile. I don't think that is too shabby! Wish me luck!

PS Here is my new fundraising link:
http://pages.teamintraining.org/ct/fair09/cashe

Please consider donating!

Getting back on track

Ok, I've figured out a new plan. I am not running Disney this year (next year, watch out!) The injury just set me back too far. I am going to start training tomorrow for a marathon in May. I am recruiting friends to join me, but only one has responded as of this point. Hey, one is better than none! So, one mile tomorrow to start a solid base. I'm looking forward to getting back out there.

Making my way back

I am going to attempt a very short jog/walk today for the first time in a couple of weeks. I have been laid up from training more or less for 3 weeks. I am extremely nervous, but I have to start sometime, or I will never know if I am healed or not. Wish me luck!

Trying to see the light

but the tunnel seems awefully long. I didn't get to really train last week because of my knee. I walked the 8 miles on Sunday and my knee felt great. I paid for it later. I couldn't train at all this week and have to call the dr. again today to see what the next part of the plan is for recovery and training. I am not allowed to do much of anything right now, no running, walking, swimming, biking, yoga, nothing. It's a bit frustrating not knowing what is going to happen next, but I'm hanging in.

Knee injury

I went on my long run this weekend and foolishly wore my new orthotics. I injured my knee (or more correctly it's probably my IT band) pretty significantly. I could barely walk on Sunday. I did, however, hobble the whole 8 miles. When I woke up on Monday, I felt much better so decided that I would go that evening for my "recovery run." I ran for a little while, but then my knee started to hurt, so I walked the rest of the 2 miles. Today I have off, tomorrow I will walk 4 miles and I am going to skip Friday's run. Hopefully that will put me in good shape for Sunday, but we will see.

I need to go to a professional running store and get new sneakers that I can wear with my orthotics. This is turning out to be a very challenging journey. I must admit that I am a bit frustrated, but am hoping that, because it is still early, everything will come together for me.

The Pose Method of Running

I got a new book and DVD the other day to try to improve my running. It's called the Pose Method. I read some really good reviews about it and figured it couldn't hurt, right? It is supposed to improve your running technique which in turn will help prevent injury, improve your speed, and enhance your endurance (among other things). So, we will see how it works.

Thanks, Amy, for joining me running last night. I hope you will run regularly with me/us!