So, for the last 14 weeks I have been training for my second marathon. And I'll admit I didn't work nearly as hard at training as I did for the last one. As a result, I am now crippled by injuries (just in my right leg, annoying!). The reason for this is because I would barely run during the week but I would never miss a long run on Saturdays. So, one Saturday I would run 8 miles, then the next I would run like 12 or 14. You can see how this would screw up my legs, it's like a shock to my muscles! So, naturally, my muscles rebelled and now I can barely go 5 miles with my entire right leg seizing up. Talk about crappy. Here I spend every Saturday for the last few months waking up at the butt crack of dawn and suffering through miles and miles of pavement, only to have to drop out with two weeks before the marathon. GAY! Luckily for me, I can defer the registration for the Utah Valley Marathon to next year, that way I don't lose any money (but it means I still have to do it, just next year. Gah!). And also luckily for me, I have the St George Marathon to look forward to in October. Here's my game plan:
Next four or five weeks. Work out like crazy, but little to no running whatsoever. I will swim, bike, do strength work, elliptical, stair stepper, ect. After or during Hawaii (YAY!) I will jump right back into running. Hopefully by then my legs will be strengthened and more well-rounded, and I will be able to hold up better against injury. Then I will continue to work out in addition to running. And then I will destroy the St George Marathon. Sweet!
So, I'm trying to keep a positive attitude about it. Actually, it's like a huge stress relief! I was getting pretty nervous about the race in two weeks because I knew my leg was not up to it. Although, I should have dropped out weeks ago! Oh well, hindsight is 20/20, as they say.
Now I will just look forward to Hawaii (so effing excited!) and it being summer and stuff. Also I am waiting for my new phone to come in the mail, and the wait is killing me! I bought the new Droid Incredible, and I'm thinking it will live up to it's name! Hopefully it will come before we leave for Hawaii so I can play with it on the beach and take pictures with its 8 megapixel camera. Yeah. 8. Most phones have 2. Oh man. This wait will be the death of me!
Hawaii in 3 WEEKS!!!!!
