I keep wanting to write this big long post about how I've been feeling since the race and what my plans are, and then I don't. I'm not sure if it's because I'm unsure of how I feel or there are just too many things flying around in my head to make sense of it all! I've been in a funk, I've been sick, and yet I have been content and happy that spring has arrived, I've been able to run, and to have a new goal (far) in the future to look forward to. How do I make sense of all that? Happy/Sad, Funk/No Funk...running with no pain but still having heel/shoe issues...
I feel a little like a teeter-totter.
I'm not sure I have officially announced yet, but I'm planning to run the Glass Slipper Challenge in February 2015. For those of you that don't know, it's the same Princess Half Marathon I just ran, but it also will include a 10K the day before the half and extra bling for completing that challenge. Not only did I love running at Disney, but this half marathon is at a perfect time for me. It's one of the slowest times of the year for petsitting, so I'm able to get away. Part of my frustration with racing is that I live in a rural area with very few races, most of them 5K's (what's a long distance runner to do?) and I just do not get a day off with my business to drive to the nearest city to do a race. My job demands nearly 365 days a year and getting away has to be planned months in advance. I realized that I will have to plan a year in advance to be able to run half marathons, so what better place than Disney World!
Naturally I have already started planning because if you know me, you know that I live to plan for Disney. This has kept me partially out of a funk. I have been able to run, but not as much as I would like because I cannot seem to kick this hacking cough/cold I have had since the race. Yes, I should see a doctor, spare me. I hear it nearly daily from Rey. It really does seem to be better, it's just slow to go away.
Sooooo...I got rambly there, but I'm thinking no one is surprised by that at this point! I ran 7 miles this week, a 3 miler and a 4 miler. My heel feels a little off, but is not in pain and not hurting when I run. I'm continuing my shoe search, I have sent back two pair already and I'm waiting for my refund so I can send for yet another. I feel a bit like Cinderella. Maybe it's more like the evil stepsisters since the shoes don't actually fit right!
I don't have an actual training plan right now that that feels ok to me but a little strange...I told you I was waffling! So that's where I'm at. Didn't make much sense, right? I told you I had been putting it off because it was all over the place. Yep.
Do you ever feel all over the place? It almost feels a little manic. One minute I'm good and the next I'm wondering what I'm doing. I'm sure it will work itself out, I may need a PLAN. I seem to function best when I have a plan...but I'm kind of enjoying the freedom of no plan?!?!
I told you. I'm all over the place. LOL
Going to the doctor sucks... I usually only go if I feel REAAAAAAALLY bad. Like bad enough to keep me from going to work.
ReplyDeletePlanning Disney vacations keeps me sane, too. Sometimes it's ok to not have a plan and just enjoy the non-training-plan run. I would definitely use this time to make sure your heel gets back to normal! Once it does, the skies the limit, right?! :0)
I did finally go and get on some antibiotics. Not sure if it's helping just yet! I LOVE to plan, but for some reason not being on a training plan is really throwing me. I have to figure it out! soon!
DeleteSome of those cough things just linger, hope you shake it soon! I was thinking about you lately and hoping everything was ok. I remember that I got in a big funk after my first Princess Half, I was so proud to be done, but kind of lost without having that event on the calendar to train for. And I was so social media overloaded, I took a full month off of everything that had a screen. I'm so sad I'm going to miss GSC next year, but I've been really wanting to try Gasparilla and it's always the same stinking weekend! Speaking of glass slippers, I hope you find your perfect shoe fit soon, it's so frustrating when you don't have the right pair!
ReplyDeleteBut it's understandable to be all over the place sometimes, especially after a big accomplishment! Hope it's all sunshine soon!
I thought I might avoid the funk b/c I was AWARE that it would happen, but it seems to actually be getting worse? I think I was still hyped up from the race for a few weeks but now reality is setting in and I'm hoping spring will perk me up.
DeleteI almost hate achieving goals, because I'm in a "now what" place for a while. I totally get it. Sometimes, you just need to be nowhere so you can get back to heading somewhere, if that makes any sense.
ReplyDeleteYep, that's where I'm at. I have a new goal, but it's so far that I am still feeling like I'm in a funk.
DeleteIf it is lingering but not getting worse, I wouldn't worry about going to the doctor. The cough can linger for weeks after everything else is getting better. You don't want to end up with antibiotics or steroids you don't really need. Just give it time! Enjoy your runs and your Disney planning. It is odd to run without a training plan after training for so long isn't it?
ReplyDeleteI broke down (after all my husband's complaining) and went. They put me on antibiotics, but I'm not sure it's actually helping much. It's very strange not to be on a training plan, I keep thinking I will figure it out, but here I sit...LOL
DeleteMy life is constant all over the place...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one!
DeleteHope your shoe search goes okay! And, I can relate to not knowing what's next. I just finished the last race for which I was registered, so now not sure what will happen next!
ReplyDeleteStill searching for the perfect shoe, I may just get the newer version of the shoes that I loved last year. We'll see!
DeleteI was wondering how you've been. I received a pair of shoes last week that I thought would be perfect for you. I'm not quite sure they are going to work for me but thought " I think Karen would like these". I think i'm gonna talk about shoes on the blog on Wednesday. Hope your cough goes away soon and even though Disney 2014 is over, there is always something right around the corner to look forward too!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind were they? Oh...I see you are going to blog about it today! LOL. Off I go to see what you have to say!
DeleteI feel ya! I've been all over the place to the point where have considered making sticky notes for my sticky notes. I chalk it up to work stress. Congrats on your decision to run the GSC next year! Definitely gives you something to look forward to throughout the year. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim! I'm really looking forward to it, but need some short term goals for sure b/c I feel like it's so far away!
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