The "I" word

Today was my third run since taking 2 full weeks off. There are those that would say I was injured, but I don't like that word. I'm just going to call it "taking a break, as one should periodically to rejuvenate."

Of course there are also those who would say that I'm in denial, but I figure denial is only bad if you don't take a rest or seek treatment. Since I did both, I figure I can call it whatever I want. So there.

I gotta tell you though, after a two week break I was completely miserable. I felt the fitness slipping, and then going into free fall.

Probably the worst part of denial, if indeed you believe such drivel, was that it kept me from posting to this blog. A lot of folks I know have posted in detail about injury and the steps they took to recovery, and I imagine it was therapeutic for the writers, as well as good material for the readers.

Enough about that - let's look ahead. The future is bright! My second year running the Need For Speed Relay is coming up next month. I just met with my Flyers - Black teammates, and it looks like the entire team will be back this year (WOO HOO!). Last year I ran leg one, a challenging, steep run that included crossing over Bear Mountain. Sadly, I begged out this year, as it wouldn't be the smartest choice for me during "recovery". I'll run a shorter, flatter leg. Probably when race day arrives, I'll be feeling 100% and be really pissed that I wimped out, but it was the "smart" thing to do.

No matter which leg I run, it's going to be a blast. I can't wait. In the mean time, I'll be focused on the slow and steady return to my previous fitness.... and beyond!