Ugh, I hate the first day back to work after a long weekend or vacation. I was staying at my parent's campsite down in Harman, WV, it's a little past Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley. I always love going down to that area. The hills and beautiful sights always make my heart heavy. I often fantasize about moving down to the area and simplifying, but it's not in the cards....for now. I did do some running with Husband in Canaan Valley, so pretty! He ended up going by himself the next day. I didn't go since my dad and I went horseback riding that morning, which I'm considering as cross training. My back muscles and butt are still sore. Such a nice Fourth, which is a good change.
When I got back home yesterday, Hal Higdon's "Marathon" book was waiting for me. I read the first chapter and then jumped on the treadmill. I did 3 miles and it felt perfectly fine. I could feel my achy horseback riding muscles, but nothing in the IT band. Awesome! Me running a marathon this fall will be determined after this weekend's "long" run. If I can make it through 7 miles without my IT band hurting, I'm signing up. If it does hurt, I'll probably rest up a bit and attempt a long run again the following week. I am following Hal's novice program and so far, day 1 of running was great. I have two more 3 mile runs and then I'll be doing the long run Saturday.
I guess I'm in my official training, but I don't want to say it out loud until I know I can finish a long run. Cross your fingers.
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