I woke up with very sore quads, I think it was the terrain that got me so sore. I feel like there is a lot to be said for runners high. I still don't feel great about my performance yesterday. I'm angry and sad about the whole thing. It's an odd feeling. I usually feel so much more happy and encouraged post run.
This is me before my 2 mile shake out:
Just pure enthusiasm at the thought of running 24 hours post race.
I did some thinking while I was running. Which was a pure run, just me and my Garmin (knowing I would only go a few yards an assume it was 2 miles).
But yeah I did some thinking. I feel discouraged about yesterday and I'm wondering if I bit off more than I could chew with an Ultra. I also think about the timing of the Ultra which is in September which is the week P starts Kindergarten and we'd be away all weekend, and she'd have to be woken up at 4:00 am to take me to the race. It just seems like kind of a mess when I think about those logistics. My family is my team and my team needs looking out for too.
The hubs tossed an idea out there, how about a half marathon? There is one local in September, it's actually the first 5k I ran, it has a 5k, 10k and half (certified) just 10 minutes away. It's a good thought. And right now I am in my training where I could restart it all. Or start another training plan. And be good for a half in 10 weeks.
These are things I need to think about. I just want to be happy/excited about running. Right now I don't feel like either. Sad I know.
I did a dip in the kiddie pool after my shake out run :
And after my shower/stretching /rolling I'm sporting my t-shirt from the race:
I have a little more thinking to do.... I'll keep everyone posted.
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