Yes, summer is officially over as of 5:04am today. Oh well. It's a bit too chilly to swim in the lake right now anyway... brrrr....
Onward we must go - to the season that I love - FALL! Ah, yes, the cooler, crisp air, the swirling leaves on the ground and in the air... the smell of the trails... I LOVE IT!
I admit that last week I was in a bit of a funk, thinking about the summer that was - without any racing or running... but this week, I have a whole new, fresh outlook.
I RAN. Yep! First time in 5 months!
Was it a long run? - Nope. 6 whole minutes on a treadmill
Was it fast? - Hell no - it was set at 3.8-4.5 mph
Was it a long, open stride? LOL! It was more like a tiny dog, moving it's legs in a very VERY fast trot with teensy steps!
Did it feel good? - OMG - you have NO idea how good it felt!!
It's amazing how quickly we forget what how much we have to be grateful for, especially when overachieving, OCD, A-personality types like (most athletes) us, suffer an injury that sidelines us from the activities that we love.
I feel renewed! I RAN! I was beaming as I went upstairs, filled out my Training Peaks log for my coach and then proceeded to send emails to several people. I RAN! I RAN!! WOO HOO!!!!!! I'M A SUPERSTAR! ... you get the point...
Anyway, this is not something I can yet repeat on a daily or even a bi-weekly basis at this point in rehab - but for now - I'll take it!
It's a beautiful day - get out there! :)
