2 Off Days
2 Lift sessions
1 Flywheel ride
6 mile "long run"
I can get used to this whole "running-for-fun" thing. I'm running pain free (shin and glute), but yet I still have no desire to add any miles onto my runs. I'm milking my down time to the extreme, and running exactly what I feel like doing on any given day. Saturday's run at McAlpine marked my first run back with a large CRC group, and it reminded me of why I love Charlotte so much--because the people here are just so great. We traversed the Boyce section of the trail, the only part accessible due to the Footlocker South races going on simultaneously. By 10am, we sprinted from point to point to catch a fleeting glimpse of Alana as she raced by, before moving on to the next vantage points. Alana may not have accomplished her goal for this race, but she showed some true grit and heart out there. It was enjoyable to watch the prestigious race with a familiar face competing.
While I feel confident about my comeback plan--running less than 50 miles and lifting twice a week--an integral piece of this puzzle is chiropractic treatment from Dr. Greenapple and a trip to Alan Tyson from Architect Sports. I'm sure that both of these things will help me pinpoint the heart of the issue to ensure that I don't get this sort of hamstring tightness (ever) again. The key is to have fun during this unstructured training segment, get healthy and repair my wounded body and mind. As for the fun part, I've got that covered: watch out Raleigh, the CRC ladies are coming to town! Michelle Hazelton is hosting what will be a fabulous bachelorette party next weekend. I don't know what's better than a night out with friends and then a hungover run together the next morning. Hey--at least the feeling is mutual, right?
Next week I hope to run 30-35 miles and gradually increasing my mileage to 50 by the end of the year. I need to be in shape when all my Wake Forest teammates reunite at the wedding, where undoubtedly several miles will be run together.
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