And I'm back
That was a sucky three weeks. But life is getting back to normal and my knee is doing better and I'm ready to start going to the gym and running again. I'm also giving my relationship one more go. We both want it, we both are committed to it. We both are scared to death to keep going forward, and we are choosing to anyways. He's everything in my Dear Santa letter - except for two very important things that are missing, which he is now willing to work on.
I went to the gym on Saturday to do some elliptical and strength training. My knee was a little sore afterwards, but only a few twinges. I'm going to run tomorrow morning. I'm ready to get back into the swing of things.
What's on tap this summer: strengthening my knees and legs and rebuilding my running base - then start a little speedwork.
Goal run: Sabino Canyon to the top of Mt. Lemmon, November 2008 (with my trail running group). Uninjured. No goal time.
Goal race: Pemberton 50k, February 2009. Uninjured. Goal time: 6 hours.
Mileage goal for summer: 20 mpw
Mileage goal for fall: 30 mpw
Mileage goal for winter (ramping up to Pemberton): 40 mpw
The 20 mpw won't be so hard. The 30 will be tough. The 40 will be darn near impossible. It'll be fun :)
Comments
Wow - the run up Mt Lemmon would be awesome... and brutal. Even the drive up to the summit took a long time. Good luck!
Posted by: Bryon | June 2, 2008 09:03 AM
Glad you are back! I wish you all the best with your relationship. It sounds like no matter which way it goes, you will be able to say that you gave it everything you could.
Those sound like very achievable goals. Train smart and, most importantly, have fun!
Posted by: Chad in the Arizona Desert | June 2, 2008 11:40 AM
Welcome back!! I am glad to hear you are doing well!
Posted by: Javamom | June 2, 2008 11:49 AM
You've learned a very important thing. Get through an injury and learn from it. Your enthusiasm is still there, very important. Onward and Upward!
Posted by: Chanakhya | June 2, 2008 12:45 PM
Well, you wanted details...my "dear Santa" present showed up and was all you wrote, and then some, and then left...leaving me wondering about life.
I am glad to hear positive bells ringing so loud on your side!
Posted by: olga | June 2, 2008 01:36 PM
Awesome to see that you are back in action !!
Posted by: anthonyp | June 2, 2008 06:40 PM
If you feel the need to do the run up the Lemmon before ttr does it again I wold be more than happy to be your mule.
thanks for all the encouragement.
Posted by: troy | June 2, 2008 10:43 PM
Glad to hear you are getting back to running. Good luck on the relationship as well.
Posted by: Rob | June 3, 2008 03:53 PM