Well everyone since my last post I began training for my 1st half marathon since getting pregnant with my youngest son. Problem I did not allow myself enough time to properly train and the result????? Stress fracture in my Left foot. I am sure you are wondering if I completed the Race. I am proud to say I did. I didn't do terrible either. I finished my 3rd half marathon in 2 hrs 38 min 17 sec. It is not labeled the toughest 1/2 in TX cause its easy that's for sure. I ran the Bearathon. A half marathon put on my Baylor University student Foundation. It is 13.1 miles through Cameron Park. For those who are unfamiliar with Waco let me tell you bike riders have trouble getting up those hills. Hills is really an understatement, They are more like small mountains. I did it and ran the whole way with the exception of having to speed walk up 3 hills at the mid point. However in my excitement to get in a half I did not properly train my body, I pushed to hard to fast and as a result I went to the Dr. 4 days post race with a stress fracture. Now I must put my training for a full on hold. I must wear a boot or use crutches for 2 weeks min and I cant run for 8 weeks. Am I upset Heck Yes! Am I going to stick to the Dr.'s orders, Sadly YES! WHY????? Because I would rather stay off my foot and hold running for 8 weeks than to risk permanent injury and be unable to run long term or permanently. If I can offer up any advise to you as a person on a journey to live a healthier life, it is this.......
1. Listen to your body, & know the difference between just wanting to quit & real Pain.
2. Stretch & train properly! Find a program to do what ever your goal is 1 mi, 5k, 10k half or full, & stick to it. The experts know what they are doing and you do not need to tweek what works!
3. If you do sustain an injury listen to the DR. and follow their directions or you could be out a lot longer then you want in the long run.
Ps. This boot isnt slowing me down!!! I did go to the gym today and work out my upper body and abs all while staying off my foot! Pics to be posted tomorrow with some exciting news & tips for NOT MAKING EXCUSES!
