health and fitness
Disappointment = delusione
Yesterday I was meant to run a ten mile race I had signed up for, but I did not.
I had trained hard for it because it is a longer distance than my usual runs. I followed a sensible plan, running distances that were 10% longer every week, and even went running on Christmas morning (a necessity really, as damage control for the upcoming lunch).
Then after my longest run, on December 28th, my right foot started aching. I have no idea what I've done wrong, but it still hurts and as I limp a bit, my dodgy left knee is getting a battering too. I might have to go see a doctor.
I obviously skipped yesterday's race. I am gutted but I am still proud of the way I trained towards this goal because it's all about the journey, not the destination.
Today's Italian word is delusione, which means disappointment.
Thursday 15 January 2009 at 8:04 PM
Just seen this – boo to getting a gammy foot and not getting to do your race, how frustrating :( But yay to having the willpower to do the training. that's the hard bit. Wasn't it only 5 mins ago that you did a 5k for the first time? that's progress! :) my aim this year is to do a half marathon, so that I may be able to do a half ironman at some point.
one step at a time though eh… (step 1 obviously being "put down the wine") xx
Thursday 15 January 2009 at 9:46 PM
Foot just about recovered now. Next steps: 1. get a decent pair of trainers, 2. resume training, and 3. run the Sussex Beacon half marathon in February. Hopefully with no injuries in between steps.
Monday 2 February 2009 at 7:32 AM
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