Guess Who’s Back (for more punishment)?
Today, I’m returning from my 4 month blogging hiatus to update the world on my running status. Please understand that I’m using the word “world” generously - google analytics tells me that 1-2 people (out of approximately 2 billion with internet access) visit my little site daily. I’m hoping to improve on those numbers by updating more often than semi-annually. Other suggestions are welcome.
In any case, it’s been a challenging road getting back, but I am finally beginning to feel positive about running again. I started back in late June, but nagging tenderness and discomfort in my foot left me doubting whether I had really healed. Several visits to foot massage specialists and a chiropractor later, I’m pleased to say that things are starting to look up again! That being said, I know it’s a long road back so I’m certainly not rushing things.
As for my upcoming races, I’m super excited for the Reach the Beach Relay which takes place September 17-18th in New Hampshire. Each team in the relay consists of 12 runners, each of whom run 3 legs of the 200 mile course that takes us from Franconia Notch to Hampton Beach. From all I’ve heard, the party the night before the relay is as epic as the actual running…
Following that, I’m signed up for the BAA Half Marathon in late October. If all goes well between now and then, I’ll be entering Boston Marathon training season (November-April) in really good shape. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this soon-to-be 31 year old body holds up better the second time around!
Finally, I can say with a lot of pride that when the dust settled on the DFMC fundraising season, I ended up with a total of $5,612 dollars raised for this awesome organization. After all, the whole thing was less about me and more about raising money for cancer research! I still haven’t figured out if I’ll be fundraising again this year - I still owe all those donors from last year the 26.2 miles I promised I’d run to earn their donations. So to all of you who donated, encouraged, and supported me - thanks again. On to the next one.
