I didn't realize until today, that it's been over a month since I last ran. Why?Two things have simultaneously scuttled my plans to participate in my first triathlon in August.
- My oldest son is getting remarried on August 21. I can't miss that!
- The Iron Creek Triathlon that I was planning on doing on August 22, has been cancelled.
So, now what?
I spent a month wandering with no direction. It didn't help that I was busy with work and eating way too much good food. You can see the results in my chart.
I ran 5k today and it didn't feel good. Maybe it was because I changed my route. I wasn't feeling too good during that run.
What I am going to do?
- I signed up for a 5K that's part of the LA Marathon on Monday. I'm not sure I'll be able to get to the start line in time because of all the traffic I'll encounter. We'll see what happens.
- I've already signed up for the Pasadena 5K in March of 2010.
- I'm seriously thinking about running the Disneyland 1/2 marathon on Labor Day. Only 13.1 miles... I had gotten to the point during the last 5K that I ran, when my pace was perfect and I felt like I could run all day. Surely I could run 21 kilometers... Hmmmmm.... Gotta find a training plan...
- I still want to look for a tri to run. Maybe I can find a club. I hate doing it alone.
In the meantime I need to get my weight back down. I haven't lost sight of my goal. I just went off course for a bit...
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