Hi All,
A few weeks ago, I faced the music and appeared in the doctor's office. Symptoms of a previous health issue had resurfaced and, honestly, the signs began appearing in August 2018. Being stubborn and detesting a doctor's visit unless I could avoid it, I tracked the issue and hoped it would go away. It did not. I got some results back last Monday, which were hard to handle. No - I do not have cancer and no it is not life threatening. The options are not yet clear, but I hope they have some good answers for me, when I go into the doctor again next week. So far - I am impressed but I am keeping my expectations low. Right now - I am keeping the number of people (parents, siblings) who know all the details to a minimum, because it helps me cope with it and they know me. If I had not clued them into the situation, they would - justifiably - suspect something was up and be very annoyed. I am thankful to be close enough to them that I can get support and, if surgery is necessary, ask for help during the recovery. My extended family is enormous - I have 80+ cousins between the two sides and lots of aunts and uncles. Once the rumor mill gets going, it is tough to keep what's actually happening both accurate and current.
My training was not seriously impacted until December, but I hoped it would pass and I could resume consistent training. This didn't happen. I transferred my half marathon bib for the end of May and I did not race a 5 mile trail run. My last race was in early February and I pushed it. My time was good, but I was exhausted and sore for a few days, because of not being consistent with mileage and training.
For at least the next three or four months, I will be running and exercising as I can, but it will be inconsistent and completely based upon how I am feeling. It is for this reason that I decided not to continue with my coach, who got me through some tough months and taught me so much beginning in November 2016.
Right now, a 5k in late April and a 10k in early June are on my schedule. I will be volunteering at local races and joining in group runs, once I have a good base mileage established. I am also trying to do yoga on a weekly basis. As I improve, I will try to do it more frequently or at least take more challenging classes. I still plan to try out rock climbing at a gym, because my one experience was fun but awkward.
I will not be sharing many details, until I have a solution and my running is more consistent. The best way to gauge how things are going will be my Twitter posts and Instagram pictures. If I sound gloomy - it's just that the day is not great and I probably have not gotten sufficient exercise. If I am taking and posting pictures about flowers, projects, and books; it's likely that I am not running a lot. My goal is to remain positive and not to disappear. Exercise is crucial for me to be able to handle the daily stress of life - so this time around I am going to focus on getting it regularly, even if it means lots of walking.
If you are still here and not asleep, thanks for reading and following along. I hope your training is going well and I truly plan to post something more than once a month!
Funny note - I was convinced that today was Tuesday, but someone correct me. I also thought something was happening tonight that is actually taking place next week. Yep - between the health issues and a busy work schedule, I am more absent minded than usual - but I am feeling better! :)
Happy Wednesday,
Margaret
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