Monday, October 11, 2010

The View is Good From Here...


For the past month, things have been going well. I've started a new career, been running again, and making progress I am really proud of. The plantar fasciitis hasn't bothered me. I've become faster and stronger than I thought I would. I ran my first 20+ mile run, and finished smiling. Yesterday, at the Staten Island Half Marathon, I set an 8 minute PR. I've hit a small bump in the road. My ITB is giving me a bit of trouble and I'm not happy about it. But, remarkably, I'm not freaking out. WIth less than 4 weeks to go until the marathon, I know I've put in the work. Yesterday, I proved that to myself. I ran hard, but comfortably the whole time, and exceeded my own expectations. I've been icing, Adviling, foam rolling and scheduled a massage for myself later in the day. I'm taking care of it. If I have to take a few days off, or even a week to make sure I'm recovered, I know it won't be the end of the world. I'm pretty positive, at this point, that I can achieve my goal at the marathon. Which, coming from me, with my black belt in the neurotic arts is a pretty big statement to make.

I've worked hard. I'll get to where I want to be.

7 comments:

  1. Proud of you Sharon. Your running has been amazing. NYCM got nothing on you!!!!

    Good that your nursing that ITB.

    Congrats on your PR yesterday!!!

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  2. I agree--especially since you're almost at Taper Time, you've done all the hard work already :)

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  3. I would LIKE to be able to get another long run in this weekend, but I think I'll still be fine if it doesn't happen...

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  4. Congrats on the PR! You have a great attitude...NYC should be scared because you're gonna kick it's ass.

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  5. Thanks, Jess! Hope you're doing well.

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