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August 24, 2004
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
I need a break. My body is breaking down and I think the only solution at this point is to quit running for a week, cross train and see if anything miraculous happens. I've mentioned a few times that I strained or pulled my glutes and hamstrings in a race all the way back in May. It went in cycles where it would get better and then it would hurt again. It just hurts constantly and I cannot sleep at night because every time I move, I wake myself up. I HATE this, but I have finally reached my breaking point. While I was running last night, I asked myself if this was worth it? I can handle aches and muscle fatigue, but I cannot deal with perpetual pain.
I'm not too sad yet because I know I can maintain my fitness this week via cross training and I am hoping that 1 week off (with lots of stretching, ice and foam rolling) is enough.
My blog may be a little quiet - cross training is not nearly as exciting as running!
Posted by bridget at August 24, 2004 07:25 AM