Coming Along

It has been a while since I last reported something, mostly because there is little to report. I am running more but I am really only up to about 30 miles a week. Most are slow and relaxed but I am now doing some strides on slight inclines and I have worked my long runs up to about 8 miles. I know that most runners have experienced the “trying to get back in shape” syndrome, but I am really struggling this time around. Months of inactivity will do that I suppose. The good news is that my Achilles tendon is responding well to my increased mileage and intensity of my longer runs.

 

More good news is that the better I feel, the more I want to do. As long as my body reacts well to the training, I think that I should be able to start doing some interval training in the summer. It is exciting to see the Olympic Trials coming up, but honestly it is a bit bitter sweet. This will be the first time in a while that I am not going to be in the mix. I have decided that my first step back into “competition” will be at the SB Half. A bit out of my comfort zone, but that is a big part of why I decided to run it.

 

Until next time, and I promise to start writing more….hopefully with good news!