I was supposed to run 4.5 miles tonight. I didn’t go running tonight. I’m not going running tomorrow. I might running the next day after work. Or I might go see Role Models with my kid brother instead. I just don’t feel it right now. What I do feel are my shins, which still hurt. What I do feel is sick and tired of the whole process. What I do feel is still gross and out of shape as witnessed in the full-length dressing room mirror at Old F-ing Navy yesterday. I think I need to give myself Thanksgiving week to not try to bend and break every day’s schedule around the gym. Maybe this is just a temporary Case of the Mondays sort of thing. I’m not quitting, but I just need to stay home tonight, make a stir-fry, and read What I Saw and How I Lied. We’ll see how the rest of the week goes day by day.
November 24, 2008
December 2, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Oh Eliza, I’m so sorry your shins are still hurting even after all of these weeks of training…and even after all of the icing and stretching you’ve done for them. You are one very determined athlete, and I am proud of you. The upcoming weeks during the holidays are going to be difficult for you to stay focused on your training. So don’t be too hard on yourself, and if you feel like you need a break, then take one. Anytime that you give your shin muscles a rest is always a good thing. It’s also great that you’re using the stairclimber because that is an excellent form of cross training. Have you tried the elliptical trainer? That is another good piece of equipment to use for cross training. Whatever you do, hang in there and just know that you’re doing more for your body than a lot of other people are.
-Melanie
December 2, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Melanie … I actually took 9 days off! I just wrote a post about it. I’m not using the stairclimber … that’s Erin … I have been bad about cross-training and might try to work some of that in soon. Thanks so much for the encouragement!
December 2, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Eliza, that’s great! I’m glad you took off 9 days, I congratulate you. It’s not always easy taking so much time off, but you’re right. Sometimes it’s necessary for not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. You are being very smart in your training, and are taking good care of your body. Keep up the good work, I’m pulling for both of you!