One of the many things I love about running is it unpredictability. It's close metaphor for life.
I set out for my 15 miler this morning and had to stop.
Had a great first three miles. Mile four my ITband started to bother me. (in my hip) I knew I had two choices. To keep going or to stop
so
I stopped. Frustrated but content at the same time. You see, I have been at this long enough to know that this whole running thing is about running for a lifetime... I set goals and expectations but have to be flexible and know when to say when. I want to be running when i am 65, not the typical pill popping aches and pains grandma.... Knowing when to say when is key to being a runner for life.
I might not continue on the thanksgiving marathon plan... and that is ok too... I know i will do more marathons someday. I might need to regroup and hit the reset button and figure out what my short terms goals will be... but for now.... I will stretch and stretch and keep running nice and easy and lift weights and eat right so when the timing IS right and things DO go according to plan.... I will be ready.
How can I be upset when I just ran 4 miles. When I can run 4 miles and be bearly winded. After years of not being able to run 50 yards with out thinking I was going to die. My body has done so much over the past 4 or 5 years. It has gotten stronger and more fit.... and I need to be content and happy with what i CAN do today.....while at the same time look forward to what is possible in the future.
but its still ok for me to say it: "stupid ITband!"
On a side note.... for my training certification I need to memorize all the muscles of the body... i will be doing this by drawing them ... and will be sharing on my blog the drawings as i get them finished. I will be using this blog again as a way to hold myself accountable now that i am beginning my studies.... :) hope you all dont mind . I have a Anatomy for Artists book and two regular anatomy books I will be using:
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