Nov 23 2008
I Need to Run!
I was supposed to run this weekend. The trek I had planned was going to last for 20-30 minutes, just as a test. This weekend was going to be “the” weekend for me to see where my body is in terms of healing and ability. Unfortunately, I was not able to get around to it. Since running the marathon, I have been feeling better with each passing week and now that I am ready for a short run, I have not had the time to do it. This is where some frustration has been able to creep in.
When I was running on a regular basis, I felt and slept better. My stress levels were lower than usual, even with the stuff I have going on every day. Right now, I feel pretty good, but have noticed a slight increase in stress. No, let me rephrase that. I have noticed a slight increase in how I have been dealing with stress. Lately, my patience has not been holding up as well as it did when I was running. I am becoming easily irritated and do not like it. Besides listening to my favorite music, running allows me to forget about everything.
It is interesting for me to note the changes I have been experiencing since running the marathon. After being careful with walking and other daily activities, for the two weeks following the race, I began feeling a little withdrawn. I am sure it was due to some hormonal changes that were taking place in my body as it fixed itself and adjusted to the strain I put it through on that day. Now, I am feeling more like myself, but still needing to run. With that said, I will use the Thanksgiving holiday to try my first run. The two days off will give me a chance to assess my body and its limits.
