Here we go again~

Wow, I am really milking up this marathon recovery for all it's worth aren't I?  I am ashamed to admit that I have only ran twice since the marathon one of which, was this morning. You would think (or I guess hope) that I could follow this comment up with something like "But it is okay because I have really been watching what I eat to keep my calories down and make up for not exercising" but NOPE, can't say that either!!  What is wrong with me?  I bet Sasha is crawling in his skin if reading this post right now :) (forgive me Sasha). 

I attempted to get up Monday and just couldn't bring myself to it, then attempted again last night to get out but got busy working on my bedroom renovation and didn't get out.  Now, it is my kid's Fall Break from school tomorrow and Friday and so I am doubting that I will want to get out of bed early for the next 2 days, so it looks like I better just take the rest of this week off and start fresh next week, sound like a plan?  Hang in there with me fellow bloggers, I will get "back in the saddle" here soon!!  

Okay, onto the good stuff.  I met up with Heidi W this morning for the 5 mile square.  I have to admit that when I ran on Saturday it was a little painful and...........it was painful again this morning but Not like it was on Saturday!  Just a few twitches here and there while running my hips are still not recovered, but enough belly-aching, It was just SO NICE to get out and as always to visit with Heidi, she is such a sweetie!  I followed it up with some lunges and sit-ups when I got home.  Great Morning!!

Avg. Pace: 8:40 

Wow, so it's Monday and I am just now posting my Saturday run.  Maybe it is because I was trying to put it as far out of my mind as possible?  Someone please tell me that my struggles with running lately are due to the "Marathon Recovery".  I do not mean to sound so negative and pathetic, but I am just really struggling lately.  It may also have to do with my choice of route on Saturday but still, I just couldn't seem to get it together.  So again, is this just because my body is still in recovery? 

In any event, Tyler was out of town so I got a sitter and went out on my own for what was supposed to be just a quick 10k.  In all actuality I make it sound far worse then it was, although the first 3 1/2 miles were purely painful, I seemed to pick it up at the end and when all was said and done averaged a 8:41 pace (taking into consideration the 10:16 pace up hill and the 7:45 pace down hill :)).  It was very good to get out and enjoy this AMAZING weather that we are having.  And, it just felt nice to know that I had actually ran at all.  I am looking forward to this week to get some more days in and to hopefully, help regulate my body and regain my past running abilities, he he!!  I hope that you all have a great Monday!!