Huzzah, I say! Huzzah!
Yes, friends, the day has come. The #bustedankle is no more.
Celebratory snapchats required
After my physical therapy appointment last week, I got the clearance to run – albeit only for short intervals – but that didn’t matter. I’m allowed to run! And you know what? It felt gooooood (regardless of the fact that I was on a treadmill). While my ankle didn’t feel 100% that first go-around, after a few minutes, things loosened up and it felt better than it had in a long time.
Yesterday, I had my last physical therapy appointment – I graduated! Yay! Cleared to do all the things (except play basketball… that has to wait another month, because lateral movement).
Pivot. You know. Basketball.
With clearance to run again, now comes the hard part. Deciding which races to do! This is a seriously important question. I know I want to aim for another marathon this fall, but I’m not sure which one, yet. I have at least one half marathon on the docket in September – the Navy Air Force Half (more on that in my next post, exciting announcement to come!) – and probably another go-round at Bird-in-Hand, preferably with better temps and conditions than last year. There will be Jog n’ Hog again (because what beats ice cream in July? Oh. I know. RUNNING THEN ICE CREAM THEN RUNNING).
Team Scoot? Try Team Cute.
My first race back will be at a work function – the association I work for always has a 5K at our annual conference – so, my first race of 2015 will be in the great state of Texas! I’m teaming up with my friend Nichole to help her take down the boys we’re running against. Can’t wait for some friendly competition – just the motivation I need to get back in gear.
IĀ am fortunate enough to live in a place where during the spring and summer there’s 5K or 10K or 10 miler nearly every weekend. There are so many options! Choosing is the hard part. I’m going to spend the next few weeks working those intervals and trying to narrow down my racing options. Bring on 2015, folks. I’m ready!
What races are you looking at/interested in/already planning for? Do you have any local favorites? Dream destination races?
HUZZAH!!!
Well, obviously I’m looking forward to Jog ‘n Hog because, hi, we’ll be there together. And maybe the Philly half again. And BROAD STREET. And basically also anywhere where there is potential of seeing you or anyone else I love. What can I say, I’m easy! š
Welcome back to the land of the running! TREAT YO SELF!
Jogging and hogging is where it’s at. Because ice cream, obviously. And Philly! Yay!
I danced my happy jig for you yesterday because HELL TO THE YES, GIRL!! That ordeal seemed like an eternity! Do all the races!