My problem continues to be the realization that no one really wants to read what I do workout or work-wise, and that's okay with me. I don't really read a lot of other blogs, to be honest. What I want to do is keep a journal, and I type much faster than I write. I would prefer, actually, to not have folks reading this. A lot is probably embarrassing. I'm not into giving advice. It's probably going to be boring. But I always seem to regret not keeping a journal, so here we go.
This weekend is the Gasparilla Distance Classic. I first ran Gasparilla when I was in middle school, with my bestie Amy. I remember having so much fun! This was before medals were a thing so I'm not even sure I have the tshirt laying around. That was the 5K in probably 1996 or 1997. Then in 2012 I ran the 8K (named the 5+3K after the sponsor, 5/3 bank of whatever they're called - it took me 2 years to figure that out). It's such a gorgeous course I couldn't wait to run more races.
Unfortunately last year Gasparilla ended up being on the same weekend as the Princess 1/2 marathon! However after the absolute craziness of the Princess I decided that I'd much rather run my hometown race. Sleep in my own bed? Not have to pack food? What the what?!?
My training was going so well in late fall (after being woefully under prepared for both the Bird-in-Hand 1/2 and the Disney Wine and Dine 1/2 I was SUPER motivated to not suck for this race) that I registered for one of the three challenges. Honestly I can't even remember the name - all the challenges are named after beer (yep, sounds like Tampa!). This Saturday I run the 15K followed by the 5K and on Sunday the 1/2. I had originally started training via the Dumbo Dare schedule but quickly fell behind on mileage. The winter has been absolutely horrible. I didn't know that running too fast on the treadmill is Bad For You and ended up aggravating a hip flexor that I pulled slipping on ice (ironically enough while heading into the gym). Being Mikel, The One Who Never Rests Injuries, I continued to run on it until I was limping every day. Sigh. So I haven't run in a month. Instead I've been hitting the elliptical as well as weight training and swimming.
Cardio-wise I feel prepared. Running-wise? Well, let's hope there's enough KT tape to go around. I slipped on ice AGAIN yesterday so my hip twinges a bit today. I'll hit up stretch therapy Thursday afternoon and continue to practice yoga and foam roll like a crazy person.
And that, my friends, is a huge slacker.
After Gasparilla it's on like Donkey Kong. I keep reminding myself that running is a lifelong journey. I do not need to Run All the Races this year. I've banned myself from signing up for anything more than a 10K until Bird-in-Hand in September. I need to be able to ramp my mileage up safely to get ready for marathon training June 1st. And then I have to pray that work will cooperate enough that I can train effectively. At least I'm learning that the elliptical is just find for short run/cross training days. And once the hip flexor heals up at last, I can return to the treadmill - but only for running slow. Like, turtle slow. 5 mph slow.
That's enough for tonight, I think.
Today's workout:
Elliptical - 40 mins
Swimming - 30 mins, 1000m
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