My Training Roller Coaster

There's no magic to running far or climibing Everest.  Endurance is mental strength.  It's all about heart.
~ Bear Grylis

It seems like my blog posts have played out much like a soap opera.  Packed full of high, lows and plenty of drama.  This post is sure to not dissappoint.  haha

Last week brought on a curious set of drama along with many new lessons.  During our 16 mile run I had to stop about 3 miles in.  Over the past several weeks my legs have been seizing up on me and it came to a head that day.  I knew I was in trouble when I swallowed my pride and called my husband at 6:30 am on Saturday to come and get me.  I couldn't run another step.  I thought it was my shoes causing the pain, so I purchased a new pair. 

During Tuesday's run the new shoes helped...a little.  I broke down and saw Dr. Jason Sherrod (Jen Sherrod's, part of our running trio and one of my dearest friends husband) that day and that was one of the best things I could have done.  X-Rays revealed a pretty bad curvature of the spine and out of aligned hips.  The good news is that he can and is fixing it!  Thankfully I went in soon enough.  Sunday's 20 mile run was a breeze (as much of a breeze as 20 miles can be.)  I honestly believe I would not have been able to complete the marathon had I not gone to see him.  Another lesson!

I'm in awe of how far we have come.  I can't believe how long we have been on this journey and how rapidly it is coming to an end.  It wasn't very long ago that I thought 20 miles was totally unreachable and now I've done that and am about to surpass it.  I'm really excited to get back to "normal" life but, I must admit, I will be sad when it is done.

On a side note, making this whole marathon journey even sweeter, last week I accepted a new position in the clinic as the Wellness Program Manager.  My last day in my current position will be the day before the marathon.  One of the programs I will be managing is Center for Healthy Children.  This marathon benefits Center for Healthy Children.  I can't think of a better way to begin my new position...