Frustration

I have always wanted to run a half-marathon. That sounds like a strange thing for me to say, because I really don't enjoy running all that much. I believe running 13.1 miles has a lot to do with a person's mental status, ability to commit to a project, and dedication. Even though running is not my favorite thing to do, I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it, at least once.


Approximately 6-8 weeks ago, I decided to start training for a half-marathon. My goal was to run a race in April. About ten days ago I went running and increased my distance to 3 miles. I was happy with my progress, but was feeling a little pain in my lower calf/ankle. I skipped a day, and then ran again. During this run, I had to stop a couple of times due to pain. The next day my ankle was swollen and hurting. Since then I have tried to rest it - slightly difficult as I am a teacher and on my feet all day. I finally went to the doctor today after seeing no improvement. He said it is most likely not broken and probably some soft tissue damage. I had an x-ray to be sure and should have the results in a couple of days. His advice - stay off of it for 10 days.


Right... I will do my best to sit down at work as much as possible and rest it when I get home. This is super frustrating for me. I felt like I was making progress with running, maybe even liking it a little, as well as making progress with some yoga poses I have been practicing. I like to be active and feel really stressed when I cannot exercise. We'll see how it goes.


On another note, the day after Thanksgiving, my husband and I are going to try a colon cleanse/detox. The plan is to do this for a ten day period.


A goal I have for this journal is to use it to make goals and track my fitness progress. It seems I am always wanting to loose those last five pounds...The day after Thanksgiving, I am going to take my measurements and start documenting what I eat on a daily basis. I am hoping this will make me more accountable for what I eat, and for eating healthier. I am going to go finish the snack and the drink I started before writing this post. Luckily, I don't have to post it until after Thanksgiving!