I will now take the next few minutes to complain. Why, you say? Glad you asked.
I'm sensing my family is a little tired of hearing about my woes, so I'm turning to you for sympathy - and, maybe a little insight.
A month ago, I started the program 'From C*uch to 5K'.
I'm going to let the laughter settle from those who know me and then carry on with the story.
Okay, moving on....
I wanted to start this a year ago, and heard great testimonies from some of you bloggers. The problem is I could never get motivated to start and the fear of dying on the road kept me in the house.
But, I am tired of feeling tired. I want to get to the point where I'm not wanting to crawl into bed everyday at 2:00 because I'm exhausted. So, I tried it. And, I love it which comes as a complete shock to me. I didn't even tell Eric I was starting it at first just in case I didn't stick it out :) Also, I'm amazed at how much energy I have after only 4 weeks.
It really is a great program. I'm enjoying it so much and love the time early in the morning I have to myself. I think it works for me because I can see progress each week. You complete a workout and then move on to a new one the next week. I'm always surprised that I can actually accomplish the next level because I am not a runner. Not at all.
Which brings me to my next point. I know very little .... almost nothing about running. So little in fact, I have been running in shoes I have had for 7 years.
I know. I'm learning how ridiculous that was. I have a foot injury.
My right foot started hurting on vacation after running one morning. Chalking it up to feeling old and out of shape, I ran again two days later with the pain. Because I am a moron and naive and still knowing so little, I ran again on Sunday with the pain.
Now, both feet hurt, but my right one is so bad I can hardly walk.
Eric took me to get new running shoes on Monday. We went to a place that specializes in that sort of thing. I was embarrassed and wasn't going to tell them I was injured - you know, pass myself off as a marathon runner and looking for some new shoes. I tried to walk as normal as possible, but as soon as we opened the door Eric announces, "We need running shoes, my wife has hurt her foot."
Great, full disclosure. Tattle-tell.
I decided to be completely honest, so when the saleslady asked me what race I was training for, I told her 'the race to 3:00pm without feeling like an old lady'.
I don't think she got my humor.
Anyway, she convinced me I may have a stress fracture so I now have an appointment with a podiatrist and new, expensive shoes sitting in a box in my dining room because I can't bear to put them on.
I know I've made progress though because this morning would have been my day to run and I woke up crying because I couldn't go.
Those are words I never thought I would say but it's true. I'm bummed.
9 comments:
Isnt that C25K program AWESOME! I said the same thing... didnt think I COULD enjoy running until that program! I'm anxious to do the training for the 8k & 10K too!
But dang the foot!!! At least you are getting it checked out... you dont want to continue on a bad foot making it worse!
Glad you got good shoes too - very important!!! You'll be back to the program in no time! Dont get discouraged!
I have had a running shoe problem too. I've got a pair of N*ke's that are wonderful and I've had them about a year, but I only run with them INSIDE on the treadmill. They are white & I don't want them to get all dirty and messed up! The problem is I've been walking/running OUTSIDE (since the weather has been so beautiful!) with my VERY OLD tennis shoes I've had for about 10 years that I wear in the garden. They have NO support, and now my feet are killing me!
The program sounds great! I'm definitely going to check it out.
So sorry about your foot! Echoing what Rebecca Jo said, you WILL be back on the road running in no time!
I laughed out loud at the "Race to 3:00 without feeling like an old lady." Clearly I get your humor! :)
Running shoes ARE expensive, but necessary and you will be able to see and feel the difference when you get back out there!
Praying for that foot to heal!
That is so AWESOME!!!
But I'm super sorry about your injury. I had a stress fracture once (from running) in my shin and it was the most painful thing. Hang in there.
First I've heard of the C25K program. Definitely gonna check it out. I'm in that rut of no energy and just feeling horrible all the time. I've started pilates. Ouch! lol!!! I'm not a pilates girl:) lol! So it's time to put my new New B's to the test! Thanks for the inspiration!
Also, I wanted to thank you for your sweet sympathy comment! I appreciate and thank God for all my blogger friends!
Now that I have picked myself up off of the floor, you've got my attention!!! This must be a great program if you are sad that you can't participate in it- wow, I didn't think anything could compete with "THE" drive thru! I hope that you heal quickly and get to put on those new shoes soon. I'm going to check out this remarkable program right now!!
So sorry you are injured, but I am so impressed with all your training...wow! Hope the new shoes do the trick and keep you from getting hurt any more.
Gosh Deidre, that's fantastic. I've always admired those people I see jogging around town. Would love to be one of those people, but I decided long ago that I just don't like to exercise. You almost convinced me it could be fun :) Almost...if you can really eventually make it until 3pm without feeling exhausted, I may just have to bite the bullet. That is sooooooo me!
Good for you!! I'm always so excited when someone new gets into running. I've been doing it for many years and it enhances my life so much. Once you get hooked, there is no looking back. Its a great form of exercise because you can do it almost anywhere, home or away. Keep it up...its a great example for your girls, too.
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