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I’m starting to get that hamster wheel feeling again where I’m running as fast as I can to stay on top of everything! This is literally the third post I’ve started in the past couple of days…the previous two are lying in Blogger ghetto unfinished…hopefully this one will have a better fate.
So I’ve mentioned before that I’m playing race coordinator for my sons’ school 5k and Fun Runs. Well the big event is Sunday and the running joke among our race committee is whether we’ll be bald by then (from pulling our hair out!) Seriously between the last minute requests, finding enough volunteers, and managing all the little logistical details – this has been an almost all-consuming activity in this final week (trust me I have the laundry pile and empty refrigerator to prove it!). At least it looks like Mother Nature will cooperate!
I was just looking back over my April runs and I’m underwhelmed. I had hoped to hit higher mileage, and while I’m feeling pretty good about my speed work and finally getting some hill work in, my long runs have been lackluster. I’ve been dealing with some quirky foot pain on the top inside of my right foot that has led me to cut two of my long runs short. Thankfully, ice, KT Tape, rest and Monday’s trip to the massage therapist all seem to be helping. A nice thing about my April runs is that I did a handful with my friend E – the runs have been chatting and fun, a nice change of pace for this typically solo runner. And, on Saturday, I helped nudge E to her longest distance to date (7 miles!), while getting 8 1/2 pain-free miles for myself. Yesterday was another 5 1/4 comfortable miles, so I’m encouraged I can crank things up a little in May!
I have to give a huge shout-out to my husband J who ran his first trail race on Sunday and placed 3rd AG, and 22nd overall! The boys and I had a ball cheering him on and I love the fact that he’s already scouring race listings for his next trail run š
The “must get done” list is long today, but I’m determined to get my strength training in. Luckily it’s my weekly TRX Rip Trainer class so I’m less likely to put it off than if I were on my own today. I’ve got 6 miles of negative splits on the plan for tomorrow, so fingers-crossed my foot continues to respond well, then I can look to go back to double digits on Saturday.
Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate. From what I’ve read trying to plan and pull of a race is no small feat. Hope you still have some hair left by the time the gun goes off š
My April was good for running, ok for biking, and I didn’t get to the pool one time. I could point to a few excuses, but bottom line I just didn’t make it happen. Convincing myself I’ll do better in May. Congrats to your husband for the trail race. Trail running is really growing on me. Maybe that’s my next new frontier.
I’m with you. I feel like I’m constantly running, even when I’m not actually running LOL. The one nice thing about this injury is that it’s forcing me to slow down for a few days. Granted, I’ll still be doing a ton of work on my computer, but I won’t be running around like a crazy lady.
I too am with you, barely treading water here and the month is young. That TRX class sounds awesome!
All the best with the 5k and kudos to you for volunteering!
Sounds like you got in some good miles. Hope everything goes smoothly for your race and that you have wonderful weather for it!
I think you, Marcia and I are all feeling the same May pain! Good luck with pulling the race off on Sunday–I hope all goes smoothly. I know it’s a big job! And congrats to your husband on his trail race.
Congratulations to your husband on his race!
So glad things are helping your foot š Congrats to your husband!
Congrats to your husband!
“Blogger ghetto” needs a ZIP code. Something with a weird race distance associated with it. š
Best of luck with the 5K – it’s a real bear to be part of the planning crew!
I hope the 5k went well today!! I always thought it would be fun to organize a race. Good job!!
Congrats to your husband – that is awesome! Trail races are tough!