I’m having “writer’s block” these days and I blame it on the lack of running. It’s not just blogging about running that’s affected. I haven’t felt like updating my facebook status or tweeting or writing on my other blog. I’ve even had trouble with real life writing I’m expected to do. Somehow, not having time to zone out (or alternatively, tune in) while running has affected all aspects of my ability to think.
My ankle feels fine today after yesterday’s maiden run. In a way, I feel like I’m starting all over again, but I’m hoping that I can carefully up my mileage without reinjury as long as I stay slow. The last week and a half of not running proved something to me that I’ve known all along. Running keeps me “me”. I tiptoed along the edge of depression (who wouldn’t with all the crap in the last few weeks?), but cross training kept me on the right side of that. But, I’ve just felt off (and still do to some extent) for at least the last week. Yesterday after my run, I felt the most normal I’ve felt since I hurt myself.
I love PRs. I love long distances. But I’ll run slow and I’ll run short if it means I can run for a lot more years. I plan to be that old lady winning her age group just by virtue of finishing. And maybe when I’m 70, I’ll qualify for Boston. ;o)
Great post. :)Made me smile.I better be able to do this until I'm 70. Life without running just would not be the same.Hoping the ankle keeps getting better!
Stay positive and be smart – let's keep you on the road and keep you "you". I know the feeling.
Being 70 and kicking some youngster's ass…………
Wonderful post. Take care!
Oh my goodness, I totally know that feeling. My creative juices (and productive juices) flow much more freely when I'm logging miles than when I'm not. I'm glad to hear you're making a comeback, though – hopefully your writerly ways will quickly follow suit.
isn't it weird how running just becomes so part of you that without it you are well all kinds of messed up! cross training certainly helps but it never gets me quite where running does
Hope the recovery continues – I like the idea of still running at 70!
I'll run slow and I'll run short if it means I can run for a lot more years.
Hope you continue to recover well. I agree, Boston at 70:)
I'm so happy you got to run! And you're right, when I can't run, I'm NOT myself.Your streak of bad luck sounds like it's coming to an end – keeping my fingers crossed for you!Have a great week friend!
Great attitude!!Yep, running into old age is a must!!
stay positive! i hope the road to recovery continues so you can keep on being you 🙂
I agree, running keeps every aspect of my life in place. Oh yes, 70 – 80 age group rocks!
Way to get back to it. AN injury is never fun and whenever I'm out of running because of one, I get unmotivated on my writing too. Good luck with the recovery and I'll be waiting for that Boston report!
Yes. That depression line is a tricky one to walk, but glad to hear you're staying on the right side of it. I think the body has a way of remembering what it can/used to do. Even though it feels like you're starting from scratch (and are smart to take it slow), I'm sure you'll be back to your old pace and distance sooner than you think!