On Saturday, I attempted to run a 5k. I signed up weeks ago with the intention of using it to qualify for the DC half marathon. However, I still had not figured out a solution to the pain my feet are causing me and was therefore forced to walk most of the race. My friend Chance came with me, and he did great!
I was starting to get really frustrated! Plus the last doctor I saw said I needed to have an MRI on both feet and ankles. But I would have to cut my grandmothers rings off. She put them on my hand right before she died…they didn’t fit, but she forced them on. They haven’t come off in the eight years since. I will eventually need to have them cut off, but I am not ready for that yet. So I decided to put having the MRI done off until after Christmas.
Anyway, long story short…today my personal trainer cancelled on me so I decided to head to the track for the TeamZ workout. The coach was a little annoyed that I hadn’t been to any of the track workouts. I told him it was because I am unable to run due to injuries on my feet. I showed him what the problem is. He asked why that was a problem when I run…anyway apparently my form was wrong. We tweaked it a little, and I ended up running 2 miles! It was a little uncomfortable, but it didn’t hurt! I think as I get used to it, it will all work out.
I am really excited about this! I hope to continue to build up my distance and continue training. Maybe even in January I will be able to sign up for another 5k…and maybe use it to qualify for the half marathon if registration isn’t filled up by then. Keeping my fingers crossed…
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