So the plans I had to get on track with training for the half marathon in September have gone out the door for now. About a month ago, I hurt my hip at the gym. I thought it was my right hip flexor muscle, which is really weak to begin with. I didn't ice it, but I just dealt with the pain. I know, stupid! Gradually the pain became worse and worse until I ended up in urgent care last week. Diagnosis: a strained ligament in my hip! NO! This is not supposed to happen! I have been procrastinating to the nth degree and right now I'm supposed to be kicking butt to make up for it. Now, instead of my new running shoes being my new best friend for the next week or so, I'm making friends with a bag of ice and Advil. Juuuuust great! Luckily I have still feel like I can complete this half marathon, even if I have to crawl to the finish line.
Anyway, before all of this mess last week I was attempting to stick to my goals for the last two months of April. I walk/ran 6 miles the first week and 4 miles the second week. I also started reading my running books again and I learned that I need to stretch a hellofalot more than I actually do. I learned that I need to eat healthier, but that was not a surprise to me. I'm realizing that my goal for this half marathon (getting a cool looking medal) should just be one of many goals in becoming a runner. Therefore, this next week I'm going to reassess my long term goals in becoming a runner. Until then, you can find me in bed snuggled up to a bag of a ice and a good book.
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