I've been slacking on my running quite a bit this summer. My shins have been bothering me and my runs have been really uninspired. But a few weeks ago it hit me that my race was just two months away so I knew it was time to step it up.
Road runs weren't doing it for me and I wanted to be a little gentler on my body. So after a trip to the Nike store for new shoes (Free 2.0s!) I've been hitting the track. I know most people think running in circles is dull, but I find it kind of relaxing. Must be all those years of staring at a black line when I was swimming.
I'm not good at easing back into things though- so after a couple weeks off I jumped right in to a 3.25 mile straights and corners workout. And I felt so accomplished. And then I could barley walk the next few day-- which wouldn't be too bad if I wasn't waitressing 6 days straight.
But I got through it. And then a 1.75 miler (cut short when they closed the track for football camp) on Saturday (post Katy Perry concert) and 3.25 this morning. I'm running the straights and walking the corners but I'm making the running portion a little longer each time. I should be ready for the race- I hope.
I've been keeping up with my stregth workouts and feeling pretty good. Now if I can get the rest of my life together I'll be in good shape.
