Recoup

Today was the day I run another long run.  My goal was at least 16 miles, and honestly I craved more (even 20 miles).  I went to the store beforehand to buy a knee brace just in case.

I ran my 6 mile route first, and then I would add on my 10 mile route, with a little extra depending on how I felt.  

Well I didn't feel too good.  My knee was fine for the first six miles, and even a little bit after that.  But I knew I was going to have to re-route my run.  I walked for small stretch and then ran until I knew it was way too bad.  I logged 13 miles and had to put my pride aside.  I walked the rest of the way home (around 2 isn miles I think).  

I don't like to end a run early, but I do like to learn lessons.  Today I learned a lot.  First off, maybe this was a way to humble myself.  I also learned more about the word 'heal'.  In this case, I need to take it easy and not run too much.  I also don't have to just sit around.  I need to go to the gym and work on strength training.  That's the cool things about healing.....you don't have to stop, you just have to change.

And by focusing on healing, I'll be even stronger when my marathon comes around.  I'd rather not run now, then not be able to run the marathon at all.

So today wasn't ideal.  But I refuse to be mad about it.  There's something good in every situation.  I found the good and I'll keep moving forward.

I'm running to stay positive and for strength.

Runaway Girl