All of that inconsistent running and breaks has taken a toll. I hadn't really realized or accepted how big of a toll until this weekend when I did back to back days for the first time in a while. I was hurting on that Sunday run, glad that it was short.
So now I have to accept that I am not anywhere close to where I want to be in terms of conditioning. But, I cannot change what happened, no excuses, it just happened. Life, bad weather, poor mental state, it all added up to just not running enough. Whatever the reasons there is only one thing to do.
Time to rebuild! I am taking my time to focus on meeting the scheduled workouts and stick as close as I can to the workout. And take my rest days seriously. But most importantly: run! Not run so much that I hurt myself, but get running to the point where things come back.
I know at this point I can run a 5K with consistently under 11 minute miles, but I can't say the same for being under 10 or 9 minute miles. And while I could complete a 10K it would be a slow time. But, most importantly, I know I can get to that point, it just means I have to focus on getting there. And the focus has to be on running to rebuild that strength and wind. Which means sticking to the plan, and challenging myself to get there. And most importantly, getting out there and running, no more excuses for not doing so.
As a side note: people, please control your damn dogs! Keep them on leashes when you walk them. And keep them securely in your house or yard if you are not walking them. Because Saturday morning I had to deal with being chased by a pair of loose dogs with no apparent owner, and encountered another couple that were not on the leash while being walked. I don't care if you say that you know your dog is under control, dogs are animals and therefore not 100% under your control. And for those of us who are trying to use the public streets and trails it is a real pain to have to constantly worry if that dog is going to decide to lung at me.
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