This week, I've been cautiously optimistic, and I've hoped to get to 80% (or more) of my body weight on the Alter G.
After thinking that I maybe overdid it a bit yesterday on the AG (residual soreness), I managed to eeeek out 80% today for the final 10 minutes of my 50-minute run. I felt pretty good. I'm sure part of that had to do with my brand new shoes. With this pair, my triad of shoes to rotate is complete.
Finish Line had a sale last week on these Saucony Shadow Genesis. I paid $73 total (including tax and shipping). How could I resist?
Yesterday, I officially CANNED the Heartbreak Ridge Half. Not like there's anything really *official* about that. Did I have a press conference? No. The fact of the matter is that I won't be ready. Not even to treat it as an easy training run.
I did sign up for the Temecula Half Marathon though. It's a small (capped at 200 peeps) race in Southern Cali's version of Napa Valley. It actually takes place at a winery (Mount Palomar Winery). It's on October 23rd, so there's time for me to get healthy and ready to race.
My fingers are crossed that I will be back on the roads by September 1st. I've been busting my bum on the Alter G and in the pool (on weekends), so I'm hoping that I've only lost a little bit of fitness. Time will tell!!
oooo i love the new shoes! and that race in napa sounds wonderful. i know it is so disappointing to bow out of a race, but you are so smart to listen to your body and it is great that you already have a new goal in site!
ReplyDeleteawesome. That race through the winery sounds beautiful! love the orange!
ReplyDeleteI love the shoes!! I am so impressed that you register for half marathons while still hurt! I have no doubt you will get there!
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