Run the Year 2017

Apparently, some time ago, I registered for the Resolute Runner 5K which was this morning. I've run this 5K twice before. It's actually my PR race. It's one I really like. It's close to home. It's on the bike path. It's flat. But, this morning, I was not ready to run. I haven't been ready to run in a very long time. I toyed with the idea of walking it but I've been trying to be more mindful of how I actually feel. My hips, both of them, still hurt. Bursitis. I've walked on the treadmill last week for about 20 minutes each time. That's less than a mile usually. I need to pay attention to myself and do what's best to rebuild and come back stronger. It is very hard to do that. But this morning I did. I didn't push it and I decided to do my 1 mile walk on the treadmill. I even did some stretching after.

Ndank, ndank.

I am registered for this Run the Year 2017 challenge. Run or walk 2,017 miles, either solo or as a team of up to 4. My stepdaughter asked me to do it with her and we invited my sister. Maybe this team will keep me focused. I hope to start out slow and ramp up to a half marathon by the end of the year. Or maybe just a bunch of shorter races.

I am also registered for the winter 6-pack series. I'm doing the progressive races, starting at 1 mile and finishing at a 10K. The first race is on the 7th. Again, I'll likely be walking it. Start out slow and then ease up. Nadank, ndank.

Can she do it? Stay tuned.