Changes in the Weather

Loaded up on the pain killer and went running today as the final test before the half-marathon to see how my legs would hold. 5 miles was going to be my testing point... If I could run 5 miles today and still feel at least okay, then the half is a go. Any less, and I would have to bow out.

Much to my disappointment and frustration, I only lasted 3 miles. Mind you, 3 miles is a considerable improvement from one week ago - it just isn't improvement enough. After taking a half mile cool down walk and telling myself not to cry, I did come to the painful conclusion that, for my legs' sake for the duration of this summer, this year's half-marathon is a no-go. Though I have no legitimate reason to be, I am incredibly angry at myself and wish this would have worked out because I trained and looked forward to this weekend for so long. The right decision isn't always the easiest decision. What a bummer. :(

Shin splints and tendonitis, you may win this battle. But you know what? I'm going to win the war. Here's to a lower-impact, hiking and biking filled summer. Cheers.

"On the highest mountain top, just wanna hold that breath forever, I dancin' in the clouds, with my feet still on the ground, I couldn't say a dream could get much better." ~Barefoot Truth, Changes in the Weather