I can’t believe I haven’t blogged since January! Yikes!
I wrote in January that I signed up for three running races this spring. I started adding mileage in February, and was really excited in March to start running outside. I felt good! Until…I developed plantar fascitis in my right foot. It didn’t hurt while I ran, but would be very tight in the evening and whenI woke up in the morning. It was frustrating, but I stretched, iced, and continued running. Unfortantely after a good run mid-March, my foot really really hurt and I knew I needed to take a break for a week. That week turned into a month. I started swimming to keep in shape, but I haven’t really run since March.
It’s been very frustrating. I was counting on the training for those races to help with my weight loss…which has been very slow. I was discouraged that I make goals that I knew I couldn’t accomplish. I was sad that I felt so much better running than I did last year…and I couldn’t run. It’s been hard. But I’m trying to be patient and take care of my foot. I am able to go on the elliptical at the gym and walk a bit. So, it ‘s slow progress.
The 5K I signed up for was April 24, and I decided it was the only race I could still do…even if I had to walk it. My sister and I made the trek down to Chicago and I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to run the whole thing. My foot did not let me down…although I couldn’t walk the rest of the day. So, I won’t be running the 10 mile race or the 1/2 marathon…but maybe I can next year!
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