Resting. Ran six yesterday and felt okay after the marathon.
I want to thank everyone on the blog and Sasha for this resource, however, this will be my last post. I have decided not to continue to use the blog.
I am grateful for everyone's encouragement and the friends that I have made. I believe that this blog can really help those who want to improve accomplish that if they will take advice and listen. I also believe that because runners are so competitive, especially those willing to submit to 26.2 miles of pain, those on the blog need to pay better attention to their personal needs.
I know that my body has been able to take alot of pounding and miles. However, I continue to see those on the blog who are hurt or injured. I believe that some of this is the pressure felt from the blog. Everyone needs to realize that there are limitations and everyone's limitations are different.
I would encourage anyone to use the blog to improve, but would caution them not to use the blog as a competition. Build at your own pace and don't make unhealthy comparisons. I personally can look at Sasha's time with wonder and awe. I am sure that I will never be able to achieve what he can. I know that part of that is my inablility to dedicate myself like he has. However, some of it is pure genetics and I will never be able to compete at that level because of that either. (And believe me I am okay with that.) I still can look at those who can and marvel and applaud.
Again, I thank Sasha for his time and resources, and those who have befriended me and helped to encourage me. I look forward to seeing you on the trail and at races.
Good Luck and Run Healthy. | 