The Road Ahead.

The last 2 months have been pretty awful. Not only not being able to run, but not being able to compete, and help finally bring home the conference team title. The hardest part was looking past all of it and trying to move forward. When it seemed everything I did didn't allow me to take a step forward, I was stagnant. There we days where I tried to look 3 years down the road and thought if I am not running then, what's the point to run now. But I seen myself running then. So I simply forced myself back on the horse. I didn't accept defeat. After a couple visits to the Doc, a physio, and a massage, all in one week. I figured I could start the comeback.

Currently only 2 weeks in. But the fear of a relapse has faded dramatically in the last 4 days. I have only been running 25min a day though... So my next issue, before I can take any big steps, I will have to do some aerobic conditioning, and since 25min a day isn't doing enough, the plan is to hit the old pool for some water running. Once I feel like running 40-60min is not going to be a problem, the XC training begins. Like my better half (durr) we have a fascination for both large Lydiard style build ups and the adventures of trail running, so even though maybe miles apart, maybe we will meet up again on the trails of the Limberlost.

Looking at the bigger picture, I have about 7 months till I have to be fast again. So in the time I have by myself in the beautiful summer months, the plan this year is to work on something which I have always neglected. Speed. I am a strong believer in the LetsRun belief that strength = speed, but recently I had the bold idea that strength + speed = more speed. Pretty revolutionary stuff right there. 

Along the way to the upcoming xc season there will be a couple stops including the Ottawa race weekend 5km where I hope to best my 4th place 16:20ish recording at last years event. Then continuing to the Pembroke Waterfront Half Marathon where I hope to defend my title and become a 4 time champion. As a side not, pooped on the side of the road at the last two events. Recap found: here.

onward and upward

rj