I know WHAT I am supposed to do when I train. I know HOW I am supposed to train. I know, I know, I know. Then why do I keep doing this to myself? Maybe it is because I need to know how FAR I run. Or how FAST I run. Or maybe I have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
On my last long run of 18.1 miles, I did it again. Ran too fast without proper nutrition. This was over 2 weeks ago and I'm still paying the price. For some reason, I feel this urge to run faster than I need to when doing a long run. I know I should be running at least 30-45 seconds slower than my desired marathon pace. It never happens.
When I get out there, I run with my Timex GPS system. It measures your speed, pace, distance, average pace and it may even make you a cup of coffee if you ask. I use it so I can track how far I run. Ask anyone, I can tell you almost any distance from my house in Meredith. Four miles to the library. Two miles to Vutek. Need a 6.2 mile loop, I have one for you. 10 miles, got it.
So, back to me being stupid. My last long run, I went out too fast, but worked to "hang on" to run 18.1 miles at a 7:45 pace. S-T-U-P-I-D! Not only did I go out too fast, I did not have the right amount of nutrition. D-U-M-B. Mix the two problems together and I end up getting injured. Wicked smaahhtt.
Since that time, my Achilles has been bothering me. I tried to run 10 days ago, but it felt like someone had lit a torch on back of my leg. Frustration and disappointment have led me to shut my running down and to seek help. I can still bike and lift, but running has been eliminated at this point.
Strange, but as much as I hate running, I now miss it a little. Maybe I need to come up with a some commandments like:
- Wear a heart rate monitor on longer runs
- Manage my ego knowing its ok to go slow
- Plan appropriately with my nutrition
- Try to find others to run with who run slower (to keep me in check)
I hope to get back to some form of running. Time will tell.
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