Running and reflecting
Not being at the Boston Marathon this year felt strange although it was so exciting to watch the elites and to track the splits of some of my friends and favorite bloggers as they ran the course in the cold, rain and wind today. Marathon Monday will forever be a mixed bag of emotions for me. I think it will always be a day that I need to take a little time for myself whether I am running the marathon or not I will need to take time for myself for reflecting and to be peaceful.
Today I was in Florida and while the weather in Boston was cold, windy and rainy the weather where I am was 90 degrees with incredible humidity. I am just getting back on the road with real running after a long five painful months recovering from trouble with my back. It feels so great to be back. It also seems incredible to me that just two years ago I was able to run the Boston Marathon, 26.2 miles, maintaining an 8:09 pace (3:34 finish). I am not sure what my current marathon pace would be right now. I feel like I have lost a lot of my endurance which is a little frustrating but also has me chomping at the bit to work harder.
I chose to run 6.2 miles today, the distance that is the end of the marathon. It is the last 6.2 miles that will make or break you in a marathon so it felt fitting that I run this distance on marathon Monday. My run today was hot and humid and tough. The longest distance I have put on my legs on the road in 5 months. But, the sweat and tired muscles felt so good and are something that I have been craving.
So far the only race officially on my calendar is the Timberman Ironman 70.3 which will take place in August. I have been holding off on signing up for any other races because I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to run. Now I am ready.
Bring it on!
Now that I can run again I need to build out my race schedule. Which races would you recommend and why (either Triathlon or Running)?
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I always love all of your running pics. I need to work on those! Now that I am back running too, I am nervous and excited and trying to resist the urge to sign up for tons of races.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Rock Your Core Week 4
Awesome, keep going and running! I’m sure you’ll find some great races to do!
What a great way to honour Boston by running 6.2 miles. So glad to hear you’re feeling better and ready to get back to racing.
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Congrats on getting out there and running that 6.2. Keep working at it and you’ll be back and better than ever! Boston will always be there for you when you’re ready 🙂
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Run for the Parks 4-Miler Recap
Boston makes me reflective as well. The years I ran were such a great time in my life and I am SO happy for everyone who gets there. Very happy to hear you’re back running and building your race calendar!
I love that you honored Boston by running 6.2 miles. I ran yesterday as well in honor of Boston, even though Mondays are usually rest days.
Wow, 5 months, injuries really do hold you up for so long. Glad you are doing better and already doing some pretty good runs!
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As a runner, I’d have to say go with the running race. But that’s just me..
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I just ran the Antelope Canyon 55k in Arizona and it was FANTASTIC!
I never thought about 6.2 as the end of the marathon. It’s true.Happy to ready “now I’m ready”!
Love the quote.
Wow I love that you were able to really get out and run after being out of commission for awhile -6.2 kills me no matter what 🙂 Ironman – girl you are going to kill that!
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You’re going to rock your race season!
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Glad you are back to running! I haven’t run in over a month and my endurance is kaput, I will be running 6.2 at the beginning of May (I hope).
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