Dear Trails,
I know it has been awhile and you think I have abandoned you. The last time I saw you was late winter, and
you were uncovered, as I trained at a feverish rate to get redemption at
Mohican. I was strong and confident,
full of positive vibs, and performing at a higher level. Now you are draped in green with wildlife
dancing on your playground, with no sign of me in sight. I’ve recovered from my injury, but the true
test will be when I get some mileage on my feet. Just taken it slow and easy for now! I will be seeing you soon, but you will
notice my foot steps 10 pounds heavier and going at a slower pace. I will be so grateful to be running again,
but my disposition will be a little on the gloom and doom side because of my
lack of fitness. So looking forward to
getting back into shape! I don’t sleep
well, I don’t eat well, feel tired, unmotivated… I can’t wait to get some quality time with you.
Be patient, and I promise, I will be
back in shape and flying along your soft pine straw with happy thoughts, and
dreaming about a PR as I get stronger. Next
weekend would have been the big race of the year for me. Very bummed about that, but out of my control
at the time. Looking at some fall races
which I can fit into my calendar (FATS, North Face,…). Maybe a trip back to RR100 in Feb for a sub
24! I need a race to train for and keep
me motivated during this hot summer…Whenever it shows up. So looking forward to getting back into
shape! Never give up.
10 comments:
Glad you have healed from your injury! I look forward to reading your comeback to the trails.
You'll be fit sooner than you think. I know it might seem a long way off at the moment but I have faith in your powers of recovery.
Good to hear your back from your injury!!
This looks very promising. I'm sure you'll be out there soon. Get a nice big goal to work for. Have a great week!
It's great to hear you are running again and have recovered from your injury. Step by step you will get some mileage on your feet.
Take care! And let's know about your runs!
Nice to hear you're recovering from your injury and making a come back! Your fitness will return faster than you think. Enjoy the journey back to the trails.
Yes never give up! Glad you have recovered.
Take care, don't be in hurry and very soon you will be ready at the start of another race.
I know EXACTLY how you feel and your body's crave to get back out there. Glad that your injury is better and you're ready to go. You will, it just takes some time, but you'll be back strong!
Wishing you the best. Injury is difficult to deal with, and getting back onto the trail is perhaps tougher. I hate how long it takes to get fit and how quickly it takes to get unfit. Doesn't seem fair. Sounds like you have a good goal to work toward (a tough one indeed!).
Glad you are running again! It won't be long to get back to where you left off...a little persistence, and a lot of patience.
I got to run for my first time in Forest park, Portland, OR. last weekend. I can understand NOW why trails like that are so special to people.
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