As you all know, I've had a couple of not-so-great runs after a difficult and migrainey week and 3 days with no exercise at all. Coupled with the heavy Rosh Hashannah eats, I was not feeling so fantastic when, on Thursday, I decided it was time to get back out there even if it killed me. I haven't been to run club in 2 weeks and, when I go this Tuesday, I really, really don't want to be the girl who hasn't done anything while everyone else has been improving.
So, I made the promise to myself that I always make when I am feeling crappy...I'll run my short route (about 20 mins) and, if I feel okay halfway through, I'll switch to longer. It's easy to lengthen and shorten runs on the canal path. So, off I went...and went and went and went until I was all the way to Old Montreal. It was my longest run since I quit running 3 years ago whilst training for the half marathon. I felt great, in stride and I even threw in a couple of "sprints." After a couple of days of rest while babysitting Finn and Sophie in the West Island, I hit the path again today, going all the way to the old port again.
It just goes to show how important those rest days really are. I think slowing down for a few days made all the difference.
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I'm really glad to hear your observations on the importance of rest (especially for the sake of my current non-running habits).
I hear you on the short runs that turn into long runs. A great way to just get out there is to say... I'll run for a bit and see how I feel. Sometimes just going for a bit is good enough, and other times you find once your out there, you're feeling great and warmed up, and you're good to go.
Great job Jenn!
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