And....we're back

Well it's been a couple weeks since the big race and already I am planning my running future.

San Antonio Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon in November with Lyndsey.
Houston Marathon next January- hopefully I can get in
Chicago Marathon October 2011- why? For FUN of course!

I have jogged twice since the marathon. The first time wasn't fast at all and felt good. I felt rusty but good to be moving again and then I tried again this past Monday and pushed a little too hard. I think I re-strained the muscle that had been given me trouble so I am back to biking only, every other day.

I need to remember to squelch the desire to move all the time and rush back to running full time.

Honestly, last week went better than the first week post-race. It took some time to work through my issues with my performance and with the race itself. I know I must be the athletic, competitive type when people look at me wide eyed and can't relate to NEEDING to have a redo.

It's an internal thing. I literally had to grieve over the perfect performance I was on course to achieve. I cried, I cursed, I raged inside, before I have finally just accepted it. I didn't train to walk, so I am praying I won't have to next race.

For now, I look to the future: healing, exercising and eating smart, and encouraging Lyndsey along her journey to getting in shape to start training. So far, so good!