So while I haven't been posting weekly blog updates, I have been keeping track of my of my mileage on my Running Log. I definitely need to crank out some more runs of four miles or more to get anywhere close to where I need to be, but overall, I'm pretty satisfied with my progress.
Last week I ran at work for the first time since starting my 'new' role downtown in April 2013. Our building has a gym in the basement, so I went down last week with a colleague and ran a 5k with him. I started a few minutes after he did (girls take longer to get ready, you know) and made it my goal to beat him to 3.1 miles. He won, but not by much. I ended up with my fastest 5k to date, 28:31! I'm still pumped about it! I vowed to run with him at least one day a week. Competition does a body good.
Unfortunately, I didn't keep my progress up the rest of the week. With this polar vortex, I am unable to take the dog out for a quick stroll let alone a two mile run. Plus, I have this little thing called a toddler and there's no way I'm putting him in the running stroller until it's at least 45 degrees out! I know, I know... excuses. But seriously, this month has been a nightmare (in more ways than one).
Saturday I really screwed myself up. For those of you who know me well, you know I have a tendency to hurt myself in strange ways. Saturday, I lived up to my reputation when I took a dive down our basement steps and landed on my back (several times) before curling up in a ball at the bottom -- hot chai everywhere, including my legs, the wall and the carpet. I have to hand it to myself, I really did a number on my back. I went from pain so intense that I nearly to passed out on Saturday night to an overall feeling of stiffness on Sunday (imagine the hunchback of Notre Dame). Today, thanks to Aleve and a heating pad, I'm more mobile and only feel discomfort when I turn or twist my back.
I'm hoping to feel better this week so I can try to get some long runs in and try to make up for the past few weeks.
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