Triumphant Return to Running

The Turkey Trot went well.  It had some issues, mostly that the 8K was actually a 7.16K run.  As the run went on, this was a distinction that meant less and less and I was grateful.  I was just happy to finish.  40:50.  A PR!  ha. 

There was mild AT pain at the start, but that went away.  It was a great morning for a run.

First Race

Relapses aside (yes, I'm back in PT; stupid AT!), it's time to sign up for a race.  It's a bit nerve racking as everyday is different.  Some days it seems like I could run forever, and some days I wonder if I will make it 5 minutes.  The inconsistently makes it hard to commit to activities like races with the fear that I just won't "be good" on race day.

I know my speed isn't what it was.  I feel the pressure on a 5K to be as good as I was.  I know I won't be yet.  For this reason, I decided to sign up for an 8K.  Every year MSU has the Turkey Trot and Canned Food Drive.  This year they are offering an 8K option.  While it might seem illogical to chose to run a longer distance due to my uncertainty, I view it instead as way to have no expectations.  No standards I'm trying to live up to.  And hey, I'm guaranteed to PR right, since I've never raced an 8K!  Results and review after next Saturday!