"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tony Robbins
Until today, I haven't missed a training run for this upcoming half marathon. Today I've carefully considered my situation and have purposely chosen to skip the scheduled run. While my knee is feeling better, my back is a bit sore after the shuffle-hobble on Saturday. I truly believe that I need a few more days of recovery more than I need this run. I'm listening to my body this time. Given that my goal is to finish feeling good, it just doesn't make sense to run when I'm experiencing the bad kind of pain.
In light of this decision, I made it a point to get up from my desk and do a bit more walking than usual. And up and down the stairs a few times at work. I've also decided do some stretching in the hot tub later this evening. I'm aiming for active recovery.
So...Thursday I have 5 miles on the schedule that I'm intending to complete. Then 11 on Saturday. I *really* want Saturday's 11 to go well; it's my second chance at a big run in prep for the half.
It's all downhill from there with the remaining weekend long runs scheduled as 9 miles, then 6, then 13.1 on race day.
Sounds like the rational side of you won out. I don't know if I could have left the run alone even hurt.
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Your body must be thanking you to take this day easy. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on remaining training days for your half.
Giving yourself the rest and recovery you need is definitely more important than completing all of your scheduled runs. I think this is something we all need to remember sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI hope it helps! Enjoy the hot tub.
I'm all about adapting plans. ;o) Good job listening to your body!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your 11 miler on Saturday!! You are going to do great at your upcoming half marathon:) Just keep your feet moving, breathing regulated and think positive!!
Good for you, Lisa. I hope the extra TLC allows you to get over the little annoyances so you can resume the rest of your training pain-free. You are almost there!
ReplyDeleteYou're a smart cookie! Listen to your body first!
ReplyDeletesounds like a Really Good Idea :)
ReplyDeleteWise choice.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great plan!
ReplyDeleterace day is going to be here before you know it! you've got a good plan put together.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a great plan. Good luck!
ReplyDeletehang in there, you're doing the right thing, and you'll do great! :)
ReplyDeleteTrust your decision - it's the right one! ;)
ReplyDeleteVery wise! And I like that quote you used at the beginning!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have the right approach! You're going to do great this weekend and furthermore, great on the Half!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Sometimes we push it too soon and pay for it later. I hope your 11 goes well on Saturday!
ReplyDeletesmart stuff!!
ReplyDeleteSmart decision listening to your body!
ReplyDeleteyou have done sooooo well with this round of training, that I agree one or two missed runs will be better in the long run than really hurting yourself and losing all teh great things that have been building
ReplyDeletei say awesome that you haven't missed a run yet on this training schedule. that's impressive to me. so a day off, maybe it will help! feeling good is far better than hurting. and FUN about your trip to mexico! jealous. hope you post about it soon, i'll live vicariously through you. welcome back :)
ReplyDeleteThat is great you haven't missed a run. Sometimes you have to listen to your body. As someone with a bad back, I totally understand that choice. Hope you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteListen to your body is best thing we can do and adapting is part of it.
ReplyDeleteYou are on a good path! Rest is important!
ReplyDeleteDitto to what they all said! Enjoy the rest of your week!
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