I haven’t run since my Turkey Trot. Saturday’s planned 3 miler? Didn’t happen. Sunday’s 9 miles? I didn’t even try. For the first time in 2010, I won’t be hitting 100 miles for the month. I’m not thrilled, but I’m getting close to acceptance of it. In fact, I no longer have any mileage goals for the remainder of 2010. I’ll just be happy if I can start running again soon.
After two days of complete rest, Sunday I did some walking, some leaf raking, and a few strengthening exercises. My achilles is still tender, but it no longer hurts to walk up and down stairs, so I’ll count that as progress. My plan at this point is to go for a long walk today and then try a short run on Tuesday. I also plan to join the gym on Tuesday or Wednesday.
I’m trying to look at the bright side – I’m being forced to cross train. As an older runner, it’s not a bad thing to use my muscles differently. Heck, I might even try swimming or join a class (or maybe not LOL).
Things I’ve noticed already with three days of not running behind me:
- my patience is GONE
- my house is cleaner (because I feel guilty if I stay still too long)
- my stress level is through the roof
- I have to actually think about how much I eat (luckily I’m also less hungry)
- I’m craving a run, like an ex-smoker craves a cigarette
- I think I’m going through withdrawal
If this keeps up, I’m going to have the cleanest, most clutter free house on the block and the best abs and shoulders around. Oh, and a straight jacket as I’ll have completely lost my mind. ;o)
i hear ya, exercise is addictive, i swear i feel like i have teh flu if i go without it for 2 days…..
"Being forced to cross train" is a great thing! I'm having to do this as well and hoping that it all is going to make me a better runner. I'm doing many of the P90X videos that my husband bought. You might consider them too, great abs guaranteed!
Sorry to hear it! I hope it is a quick to heal injury. I have to agree with the eating part, though–any time I have been injured, I eat better b/c I am so much more worried about the calories!
Hope it heals up quick. I'm taking a break to let things heal up.
no straight jacket! i'm almost to the point where i could be a running buddy (for shorties!)
Foingers crossed that you can put in some miles SOON and restore your sanity! Bonus on the cross-training, though!
Hope you can get out there soon. But a little cross training can only help!
Good luck with not running. It's tough.
Ugh, dang achillies! You're being smart though, and we all know a smart runner doesn't always make for a sane runner!Want to come clean my house? Or organized my closets? LOL!Go sign up for the gym. I know how important it is for you to stay active! I'm the same way!Have a good Tuesday!