I’m supposed to be in Canmore right now. Instead I am devouring a huge bowl of salad and enjoying a glass of wine in Red Deer in my new place. (Yes I moved this week!)
To be quite frank, the last week and a half sucked. I don’t have the energy to get into it all. But here I am stranded in Red Deer. I was supposed to run the Grizzly Half Ultra (25K) on Sunday. I was so looking forward to it. I’ve been dreaming about getting out of dodge for weeks. I haven’t had any holidays this summer. I need a break.
Last week the brakes were put on my training. Six days without running.
That’s life. Things don’t always go as planned. It’s taken me a few days but I am finally in the right head space again. Sometimes when things come crashing down around you, it’s near impossible to look on the bright side. I am trying not to be dramatic. Honestly.
Anyway I am back into training mode after a six-day “break.” It felt really good to be out on the trails this morning. The rest did my body good. My right ankle is still a little tender so I didn’t push too hard this morning. I was happy to get 3-hours on my feet. The last few kilometres were tough because I was running straight into the wind. Not recommended! Ever.
Enjoy your weekend!
I need to come run with you. You have the most beautiful running routes. Sorry you had a little detour in your training, but I feel like for every major race I train for the same thing happens….flu, work, life, etc. Your legs/body probably appreciated the break. 🙂
Thanks! We'll do a #tweetup or #runup when I am in N.S. next. Or you should come to Alberta!
I'm so sorry you had to miss your race this weekend, I know how much you were looking forward to it.
I completely understand what it's like to have life get in the way, I haven't been on a run in almost two weeks because our renovations in our new house have revealed a foundation issue we had not anticipated and I have been spending my waking hours working on the house or hanging out at Rona.
Thanks 🙂 I am trying to look on the bright side. It could be worse 🙂