After 10 months off the tracks, a motorbike accident and its subsequent, 6-month long convalescence, I went running again.
First observation: I shouldn't have waited this long. I realised the last time I had been running was in Malaysia...*smiley alert* (yes, I decided to warn you beforehand, as I rarely use them here) -___-' My shoes were tight, yes, tight, for lack of use.
Second observation: my ankles and knees need strengthening, and every time my feet touch the ground, I hear a clicking noise in my left ear. I should consult an osteopath, as clearly the accident has upset my entire frame. *smiley alert* >_<
Third observation: man, it's so good to run. I had to wake up early, but it definitely made my day.
First stretch: 3.5 km in a little under 20 min. I thought I was doing a fairly good speed. The timing indicates I'm 25% off my usual time. *smiley alert* O_O
Second stretch: 3.3 km in 22 min. Now that was expected. Doesn't soften the blow though. I knew I had slowed down, but the aim of this run was to get back on tracks.
Conclusion: I should consider myself lucky, considering I was in a wheelchair not so long ago. Now all I have to do is to set my mind to it and don't stop. Regularity is the key.
The Cast (in order of appearance)
The Hives (Veni Vidi Vicious) Thanks for setting the pace!
The Loire, whose shimmery surface in the morning sun was covered in white tufts from the poplar trees
The chorus of frogs (mating, that is, day in, night out)
The light breeze, the sun and the absence of rain (nice balance)
The ducks (for putting their butts up as soon as I came)
My legs (which kept going)
My lungs (glad I ain't smoking)
My Self (someone must do the driving)
Me (basically, I was lagging behind my entire self +_+)
This post literally made me laugh. out. loud. So proud and happy for you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI too, started running again after 7 months of not running. Two miles... not much, but I just want to get out there. 16 months is a looong time to be off the streets... I can't even imagine. You can do it though. I definitely agree about consulting an osteopath. I've also found the Hal Higdon runner's advice helpful. You can look him up online.
Love the ducks. Good for them ;)
What I still don't understand is why you needed to wake up at 8 AM this morning to go running, whereas you had the whole day to do so, before going to work at 5(PM)...*question mark alert*???????
ReplyDeleteVal...best moment to run is in the morning or in the evening, not in the afternoon when it's super hot like today.
ReplyDeletePlus I like running when I just got out of bed. I drink a glass of water and head out, it helps wake my body up.
Plus Nature is wonderful early in the day.
This works for me, mightn't work for other people...
Val...best moment to run is in the morning or in the evening, not in the afternoon when it's super hot like today.
ReplyDeletePlus I like running when I just got out of bed. I drink a glass of water and head out, it helps wake my body up.
Plus Nature is wonderful early in the day.
This works for me, mightn't work for other people...
Val...best moment to run is in the morning or in the evening, not in the afternoon when it's super hot like today.
ReplyDeletePlus I like running when I just got out of bed. I drink a glass of water and head out, it helps wake my body up.
Plus Nature is wonderful early in the day.
This works for me, mightn't work for other people...