running update

I started running again a couple weeks ago. My stress fracture is nearly healed and i have been working myself back in slowly. Doing lots of walk/runs, physiotherapy, stretching and general well-being. I ran my first race of the year last weekend, it was an 8k at a local university. It was a beautiful course along the ocean and through the woods.

It was also pretty brutal. Hill after hill. I totally pushed too hard the first 4 kilometers and then crashed. I felt like crying on a few occasions. I realized i suffer from over confidence. I had an inner dialogue that was telling me that these shorter races are “easy.” So wrong.

I have had my heart set on doing a full marathon in May, but now i am not certain it is wise. I haven’t done a run longer than 6 miles since Las Vegas and my coach doesn’t have me doing more than ten miles until the end of March. I haven’t said “no” yet, but have it in my head that i can switch to the half marathon and it doesn’t mean that the full marathon is gone forever.

Right now this is how my Spring is shaping up:

March 6 – Bazaan Bay 5k

March 20 – Comox Valley Half Marathon

April 3 – Merville 15k

April 17 – Sooke River 10k

May 1 – BMO Vancouver Marathon

May 15 – Oak Bay Kool Half Marathon

June 25 – Seattle Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon

After that i’m not sure what the summer will hold. From what i remember there weren’t very many races in the summer months. I guess this means i like running races!