I've been recovering from a torn tendon in my foot that was a result of overtraining for my first half-marathon. The injury has left me unsure if I'm really cut out for distance running (or walking) and if that is really my favorite activity.
This past week, there was a local 5K that I missed. It is my favorite 5K in the area all year, but I was having some pain and was frustrated that I wouldn't be able to run with my friends. I just knew that I would be going at a turtles-pace while walking and that it'd be boring for them. Now, 2 days later, I am full of regret for not having the confidence to simply walk it. Walkers were welcome - there was no time limit on the 5K.
With so much emphasis people put on race finish results and personal records, it's easy to forget why you're really doing it: to lead an active lifestyle.
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Have you gotten caught up in the speed trap before? How do you overcome it?
I most DEFINITELY got in the speed trap. It was what sent me spiraling into the wall on my first 10K and I haven't really been back to running consistently since. Dangerous game! I don't know how to overcome it because I sure didn't!
ReplyDeleteI used to be so worried about my pace and that I ran slower than the "real" runners. After my first half marathon I realized that there are runners (and walkers) of all speeds and most others are not judgemental nor do they even care about the other participants' pace. I also realized that, while I'm not exactly fast, I'm not slow either. ;)
ReplyDeleteYES i'm totally caught up in it. I am slow.. slowly von slowington slow.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on it - as my husband says, there are so many battles to be fought, why fight who you are?