Ok, so it was only 5 intervals of a minute but it was still running. And it felt good.
So after 3 weeks completely off and then 6 weeks of just playing it by ear, tomorrow I start the real thing. No more sloughing off a workout because I was out late. No more just going through the motions in the gym or at workouts. No more eating or drinking whatever I feel like. It’s time to set the wheels in motion for a great 2010.
The main impetus for getting myself focused? Despite missing provincials and the final TriBC elite criteria I may still be able to race elite next year. I’ve been told to apply in January with my race results and include evidence of my injury and they’ll go from there. So tomorrow I’m going to get a copy of my CT scan report and start building my case.
So for now it’s about preparing as if I’m going to be racing elite. Step 1: Start running again (check!). Step 2: Get a new indoor trainer so I can ride even though the days are short now.
2 comments
Incredible Jane says:
November 2, 2009 at 3:55 pm (UTC -8 )
I’d love to hear how you balance training and “real life” … could use some tips – especially after injuries / LOOOONG breaks!
Rob says:
November 2, 2009 at 8:46 pm (UTC -8 )
The best piece of advice I could share is to take joy in whatever you can. Even if it is just completing a workout or going a second faster than you did last time. Every one of those good feelings can then be used as motivation on those days when things don’t go well or “real life” gets in the way.
And realize that you’re going to have to make sacrifices (both in “real life” and training), but don’t let yourself feel bad about them. If you want them both (which I’m guessing you do) then you can’t make apologies for wanting both and hopefully you have those around who will understand and support you.
Oh and a good night of letting loose when you don’t have to train the next day always helps.