I got the okay to start running outdoors/start using my shoulder about a month ago. I’ve been going to Body Pump and Body Combat, but I had yet to run outside.
Why? It’s simple - I was terrified.
I was scared it would hurt. I was scared I had lost my base. I was scared my new shoes weren’t going to work. I was scared to fail.
It was a beautiful crisp day in Ottawa yesterday. I arrived home with plans to go to spin class, but one glimpse of Jersey’s “walk me, bitch” face I decided to go out for my first outdoor run since my bike accident.
She really has mastered that look, hasn’t she?
I laced up my trusty new shoes and hit the road, dog in tow.
I figured what better place to run, than the very trail where I had my accident.
I told myself that I only had to run for 20 mins. If I made it that long I could consider it a success. But it was surprisingly easy.
I was in a groove. I was smiling. I was RUNNING.
I was shocked when I looked down at my Garmin only to discover I had been running for 29 mins, and I hadn’t even turned around yet.
What a gorgeous trail eh?
When all was said and done, I ran for 57 mins.
I was so happy. Thrilled even. I was amazed and admittedly super proud of myself. I guess all my spinning/treadmill running during my injury really kept my fitness level up.
Thank goodness running also cures doggie depression.
Right there, that’s the smile of one happy golden retriever.
…accompanied by the smile of one freakin’ happy RUNNER.
VICTORY!
8 comments:
That's a beautiful trail!! Congrats on the first post-injury outdoor run!!
Awesome job! Sometime the hardest part is just letting go of the "What Ifs." (what if it sucks? what if it hurts? what if I fail?)
Woop woop!!!!!!!!! I know ALL too well that "fear" that goes along with getting back on the horse recovering from an injury. It IS scary!!! Good for you, rockstar - that's an HOUR!!
Jersey's head looks so big in that shot, it's like your riding her as a horsey ! lol
Way to go Amy!
You have great legs. I know this now only from your picture, but because when I did my 5k clinic at the running room 2.5 years ago you were either in or leading a half-marathon clinic and I remember thinking you had such nice small ankles and calves. Mine are a point of contention, as you know.
Officially the creepiest comment I've ever left on a blog.
Good for you! You can do anything you set your mind to. Glad you've conquered the outdoor running again and what great scenery you had for your big run!
Awesome! Glad you and your beautiful girl had such a great run!
I gotta take my girl out too! And brush the mats out of her fur - Yuck!
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