My first step of the run my hip hurt. Not a scorching pain, but a warning kind of pain. I kept going to see if it would loosen up and to better assess how things are feeling. The pain eased a little bit, but I was running lopsided and awkward. And I felt out of shape, but that was because I’d barely run in two weeks. Maybe if I could do a little speedwork I’d get some spring back in my legs, but 1.5 miles I did run before stopping felt unpleasant. I considered if it would be fun to race feeling like this. The answer to that question was obvious.
Funny thing is that drive and anger I felt earlier today was gone. I can’t change where my body’s at– what is, IS, and what is ISN’T a fun place to race. So no Nationals. If I felt great in the run with the only problem being a pain in the hip, THAT would be frustrating.
I’m at a point where I need a break from training and then start back up from scratch. There’s more going on than the hip, although that’s the deal-breaker. It’s a pretty convenient time to do that when you discount the whole Tri Nationals thing actually. Work is extremely busy. The primary client of the small HR Consulting firm I work for is at a critical juncture. It actually takes some pressure off of me since now I don’t have to worry about balancing training & racing with huge work demands. That’s probably partly why I’m tired. Hmm. That’s mostly why I’m tired.
Anyway, so here we are. I find that most things work out well, just rarely as planned, so let’s see what my coming weeks and months have in store for me.
Sorry to hear about nationals, but you will be there again, I’m sure. Keep us posted on your progress, and take care of that hip!