I ran my first half marathon four years ago today! The nostalgia has been tough. A combination of plantar fasciitis this spring, focus on my New Year’s resolution, and training for Tri for a Cure (which I then had to drop out of thanks to the plantar fasciitis) prevented me from doing much running this spring and summer.
It feels weird not to be a runner.
I don’t like it.
So I headed out yesterday and ran just over three miles. I ran to the local track, did two laps at a harder pace, and then headed home. It wasn’t fast, and it wasn’t easy, but it was short and sweet and my legs feel that wonderful, all over, “I did something” feeling that is so amazing after a run.
I had forgotten how efficient a cardio workout running is, too. No other workout I’ve done (except maybe a hard spin class) has me continuing to sweat after I get out of the shower.
My feet feel fine today so I’m optimistic that I’ll be able to stick with my running comeback this time. (Unlike when I tried to restart Couch to 5k before I got treatment for my plantar fasciitis and couldn’t continue.)
And it’s the best time of year for it… cool fall mornings are around the corner, kids are in school, it’ll be wonderful if I can keep this up!
I will close with this photo of a public water fountain from my run. May it make you feel pleasantly surprised and rejuvenated… as though you stumbled upon it on your own run 🙂
