It’s not you, it’s me
Dear Running,
I don’t know how to break this to you, but I think we need to cool things just a tad. NO! I’m not breaking up you, I swear. After all, we’re running Skagit Flats this Sunday, aren’t we? And I just booked our spots on the Victoria Clipper for the Royal Victoria Marathon in October. And you KNOW we’re doing Boston, baby! (In fact, I registered us yesterday).
It’s just… well, this old gal is having a hard time keeping up with you. I’ve been skipping my gym routines just to get my sleep. My right calf has been barking at me. As I write this, I have an ice pack on the top of my foot (note to self: do NOT Google “foot stress fracture“).
Think about it — I’ve basically been in constant training mode since April 2006. Don’t you think we deserve a break? Actually, I don’t even consider it a “break” per se; I just think we shouldn’t be exclusive. I need to see others (Mr. Bike Ride, Ms. Yoga, Mrs. Swim, Mr. Elliptical). Don’t worry — I don’t like them more than you. In fact, they actually strengthen my feelings toward you. Remember that crappy 3-mile run we had the other day? By taking the next day off, I then was able to run a 5K PR. And by taking four days off after the Tunnel Marathon, I totally kicked butt during Hood-to-Coast, despite the vertigo.
Believe me, I’m in it for the long haul. I just think it’s time to back off from such a strict schedule. Okay, okay; so maybe after Royal Victoria. I’m with you on wanting to try to BQ again. But I’m warning you — if I feel I’m not in tip-top BQ shape, I’m just going to run the marathon for fun.
Forever yours,
EatDrinkRun(Mostly)Woman
September 4th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
oh girl. great post. you know i understand.
September 4th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Hi, Found your blog through someone’s but I’m not sure who…anyway, read through your posts, congrats on BQing. Definately take some time ‘off’ from running, you’ll come back stronger and with more desire than before. Yoga is great too!
September 5th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Maggs — thank you for stopping by!
September 5th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Did you just offer running an open relationship? 😉
September 5th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Have fun at Skagit Flags! There are a ton of Maniacs doing that one I think 🙂
September 6th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Personally, I think you need to stick with Running, even though the relationship may have lost some zing. I know you can stick with it for the long hau – after all, we’ve been married nearly eight years, right?
You see, I just worry that with too much free time you’ll find mischief to occupy you. Idle hands you know…
Okay. Actually I’m just worn out from having you as my coach! Please be back to running so you’re distracted once more! You’re wearing me out!
xoxoxo
Your protégé
September 6th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Lol, I LOVE this entry. I don’t blame you for a wandering eye, you and Running have been seeing so much of each other lately, and though it’s obviously a love affair of the century, you have a great point about playing the field for a while. Then you can renew your affair with all the more vim and vigor.
I must say, btw, I was only mildly surprised to see you swing both ways (Mrs. Swim and Ms. Yoga). Naughty girl.
In the meantime, enjoy your tryst tomorrow at Skagit Flats, I’m sure both of you (and your hubby, too) will have a great time!