...and it was good. **smiles**
It's been over a week since I made the decision to back off due to a low grade pain in my hip. Tonight I went downstairs to lift. I did an good overall body routine...but the treadmill beckoned me...
As I was performing my sets, increasing weights, I was thinking how good my hip has been feeling. I was thinking about my forthcoming half marathon...and the treadmill called my name...
So there I was toward the end of my routine when destiny called..."Kickstart My Heart" began playing. I was left with no choice...
The treadmill cried out over the rocking tune...RUN YOU SUMBITCH!!! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!!!!!
And so I ran...and it was good.
I didn't run long, but I ran. Just 1.5 miles at a nice easy pace of 10:00.
I jumped off feeling "giddy"...I ran...and felt good.
I'm gonna get through this next half pain free. I may not make my goal as I've reassessed that, but I will do this, get through it...feeling strong.
After taking a sabbatical from running due to an injury/pain, does anyone else feel "giddy" when they get back to it and feel great afterward?
Yay. Glad it was good.
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---Seems like a cycle for me. Feel great running! Then a slight bit of an injury so I lay off, I get bummed about having to cut back...
Then I get back to full speed again + all is awesome again :-) --- Till the next nagging injury, or potential injury mandating that I cut back again... But yep indeed, always great to get back at it again. And if it was a short time span where the injury occurred, seem to come back really refreshed + full of energy.
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Skirt Runner
Yes! Very, very giddy!!!
I'm glad your hip is feeling better and held up for you to run! Fingers crossed that it is behind you!
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Thanks guys. It's a great feeling. Gawd we runners are a sick bunch, eh? LOL!
I won't run tomorrow...just lift, and then maybe shoot for an easy 3 on Friday.
Congrats. Hopefully the hip pain goes away soon.
Glad you had a good little run after a break. Honestly, my first run back after 2 weeks off was a bit awkward.
I know how you feel when a certain song just makes you want to run, and I love the "run you sumbitch" :P
A sick bunch, yes. I, for example, am currently trying to figure out just how bad this major winter storm really is because I want to run outside. I guarentee there are few other people, if barely any, trying to be outside right now. But I wanna RUN dammit!!!
Village people
I was expecting, " so far away. I couldn't get away"
I'm glad that you are on the mend.
Mmmmm...beer
Glad to hear it!
-Dave
My running blog
Goals | sub-18 5k | sub-3 marathon 2:56:46!!
Great news Dave, slow and Easy is the key now.
First Race
Hot Chocolate 5K Chicago November 4, 2012 30:17
Second Race
Penguin in the Park 5K Decatur Illinois March 23,2013 27:08
Scott
Yes, I also had the same experience yesterday. The challenge will be to avoid ramping back up too quickly.
Dave
Yep. I took a long time (months) off from running for a NRR foot problem. I still walked a lot. I finally said "screw it, I'm running." My very first run was a 5K. I crossed the start line not knowing if I would run, walk, or DNF. I ran. And it didn't hurt. I ran the whole thing, and it still didn't hurt. Almost a year later, and it still doesn't hurt.
Take care of that hip and get back at it!
delicate flower
Great to hear it, Dave!
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Dr. Cornsitter
Sounds like the perfect way to ease your way back into it!
P.S. My foot is feeling a little better. I'm thinking one more week before I can take a test run like you
Quote from BeachRunner3234 on 6/25/2013 at 8:20 PM:
So I'm currently sitting with a bag of frozen corn in my ass.