To celebrate Halloween I chose to celebrate by “running” my
first race since landing on the injured bench.
Knowing the course, I planned on pushing the first mile (downhill) and
then let my body (ankle) decide what to do for the last 2.1 miles. Since this was advertised as a fun run there
were a number of non-runners there who were clearly unaware of race etiquette. Walkers were taking up the entire trail by
walking four plus across, the fast runners were even trying to weave through
the slow pokes on their way back up the trail.
During my run intervals I was running off of the trail which resulted in
pissing off my ankle so I was forced to walk mile 2. By the start of the third mile I was able to
shuffle/walk again. I had to ice and
take meds when I got home but it felt wonderful! I have a long road of recovery ahead of me
but I am back on that road and enjoying the scenery. You have to take baby steps and takes wins
when they come.
Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.
–Thomas Carlyle
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