Well, I went running today as hoped to do after three days of no running because of another sore throat. I ran outside in 53 degree sunny February weather. I decided to play it safe and run only 3 miles.
I also decided to take a risk and run on the grass as opposed to the concrete. Why was that? Well that's why I titled this post - Running and Honesty.
If I am going to be a wise runner, that means I'm going to have to be an honest runner. Being honest with myself about how my body is handling my recreational running hobby. And lately, I've been experiencing what may be "runner's gut" or "runner's ischemia." It could possibly explain why I've been getting the sore throats too. But just my humble opinion.
As I've been doing some research, I've been implementing some of the do's and don'ts and it does seem to be helping. So why run on grass? It's softer and creates less trauma to all the internal jostling that happens with each step. Running on the treadmill has a softer surface also which explains why my problems seemed to happen more when running on the concrete and going longer distances.
I am considering seeing a sports physician and if I am really wise I will just do it! Denial is a temptation for any serious or committed athlete. Who really wants to admit there may be a physical issue when that will only hold you back from your passion? Why the doctor may even suggest you stop running for awhile! Ouch! Not what I want to hear? Especially when wanting to do my 2nd half marathon in April.
But as I said in my very first blog post - running is a gift. A gift your body receives to build itself up, not to tear itself down. This happens best when one runs in honesty then follows through in wisdom. So there it is - my running and my honesty about how things are going. Will I be able to run the 1/2 marathon in April? I just don't know. I really want to, but I'm not so sure and this is one of the reasons I haven't been able to make this race decision yet!
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5 comments:
hey mom!!!!! I see that you dont have any comments!!! MOM, you really badly need to tell more people about your blog. I read your first entry and it was really good, and I'm sure there is some wise runner advice in all the other entry and exciting thing that other runners and just friends would love to hear. But they will only know about it if you tell them!!! Love you lots, Ethan!!!!!!!
Oh ya, I kinda messed up a few words in the first comment lik thing,[I ment to say things]and entry,[I ment to say entrys] a few capitalization errors, and a needed apostrophe. Well, See ya later. Love you lots!!!!! Ethan
Dude! MOM!!! I TOTALLY say you go for it!! I mean, you may never be able to do a 1/2 marathon again! You should do it! Nike baby!!! JuST DO IT!
Love you,
Lydia*
Diane,
I signed up for the half on April 9. You and Cathy inspired my goal of running a full marathon before I turn 50 (Nov 2008). This is my first step. Thanks for the inspiration and your thoughts. I've added your blog to my daily "must read" list.
Steve S.
Lots of love from Ethan. See ya.
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