Without fail, it seems like whenever I write a very motivated and optimistic post, I have another slip-up soon afterward. This one came from work and illness. So rather than a flaming wagon or shame nun pic, here’s one that’s more accurate:
I have three 5k races under my belt, and while I’m extremely proud of completing the race three times, it’s time for redemption. The Hot Chocolate 5k in October: I CAN do better, and this time, I WILL.
Usually I’m uncomfortable putting out bold statements like that, because I understand that this journey to become healthy is a marathon not a sprint. I also know that my mental game still needs much work; I’m prone to “psyching myself out,” pushing myself too hard, and beating myself up.
However, this race takes plazce over a year since my first race. I know how to control my emotions race day and what to expect. Now it’s time to see some real improvement in my 5k performance. Continue reading “5k #4 – Hot Chocolate”
After about a month, I have officially been discharged from physical therapy!
The pain isn’t gone completely yet, but something that’s nagged for this long obviously will take a longer time to heal. However, I am now armed with stretches, exercises and a full game plan of how to move forward with training.
Not only will I heal the damage done but prevent this from happening again. Continue reading “Finishing Physical Therapy & My Next Steps”