Everyone is worried about whether I can safely train for this race. It seems that I'm not the one they should be worried about. TBO is having hamstring issues that she has decided to ignore. I told her to take the rest of the week off and ice it and stretch it but she is determined to ignore me. So here is my plea.
TallBlondeOne please take some time and listen to your body. I need you for the long haul. This is just one of many races that I plan for us to enjoy. I don't want to lose my running partners again. I just got you back. Slow down for just a little bit. There is still time to get back on the wagon and still make the race.
On another note, I ran yesterday and felt great. I am finally starting to understand how the strength training will help my running. It was cool to feel the difference in my hips running now vs in the past. I am more stable with my upper body and there is a balance that I never had before. It's like I'm holding up my body weight myself and freeing my legs to do their thing. Instead of before my legs had to carry and load and try to move at the same time. It felt lighter or something.
It's amazing how it's all connected. I know that sounds lame it's your body of course it's all connected but it's different when you realize and can feel the parts working together instead of against each other.
This TBO is why you NEED to listen!
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It's all good! I do not intend to be injured or miss this opportunity to be running with you. I know my hamstring. It hurts when I do nothing. It hurts worse when I start to do something. If I just work through it then it's fine. I need to work through it. I already have a huge improvement from where I was before we started running again. I have to do this. I need to not sit at a desk so much. That is actually what kills my hamstring. So, I'll be off on our "long" run tomorrow. You? Running through the wine country?
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