Today I had a talk with Beth, my physical therapist. She asked me how much I ran last week. I ran darned little as I have of late. Mostly the problem is I feel I have lost how to run. Injuries, the arthritis, no sense of purpose with my running. It all has brought me down. She reminded me she thinks I am doing great. It sure has not felt like it.
After PT I ran at the gym. Mark told me I needed to get my butt running, and do three miles. I did. I have to say it felt great. I needed a really good run to get me going. My time was 35:49. No, not the fastest ever, but the accomplishment was running the 3 miles.
So how do I find what I lost? Is it as simple as setting my next goal? Is it just making sure I get out the door and run?
Next week I will be going to Portland, OR, a running mecca. Perhaps I will find what I lost there? Maybe being in a different running environment will get me going.
Charlie
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