Another DNF. I’m starting to see a pattern here. Running & I are not destined for each other. Another foot injury made me blow off another running event today. Thankfully, it was a free event by Running Room – Fibre 1 Chill Challenge. All participants have to run/walk for 20 min.
Last couple of days had been an all time low. I was off all activities since last Friday to nurse the injury. Darn black ice 2 Sundays ago. Being my stubborn self, I continued spinning last week which eventually worsened the problem until walking became a huge pain starting last Thursday. I’ve been sitting way too much lately, my metabolism is going out of whack, and I lost my outlet for stress. Yuck! 
I was debating whether to attend the Challenge today. Running is out of the question, but I should still walk. The 1st 10,000 to register for the Chill Challenge received a toque. I was one of them. As I waited for the 6pm start, I studied the route. 20min is literally just 2 blocks. I thought to myself, “What am I doing? I already sacrificed my entire week of spinning. Why am I risking a setback by walking a distance I cover on a daily basis?” So I guiltily walked out and went home. This is my confession.
I feel just horrible. I don’t deserve this toque. As soon as I recover, I am definitely putting that toque on for a run – more than 20min to make up for today. I need to earn this toque.
With 2 DNF’s under my belt now, it was probably not a wise choice to register for a 10K run come May. I hesitated to sign up for a while but finally gave in last month. My Achilles injury made me forfeit my 10K run last year. I’ve got some unfinished business. I know my body hates me for revisiting another 10K, but I just need to do this … at least once.
Kalli and Bill
March 1, 2012
oh i am so very sorry you are going through this! i know how hard it is for me not to work out and it must be terrible for you! hang in there
Cherry
March 1, 2012
Thanks! I’m hoping to be back in action come Monday. I’m seeing signs of healing!