I went on another run today (I use the term "run" loosely at this point) and I'm not feeling it. I'm not running properly and had some serious shin splints. I'd stumbled (haha) across a book called "Chi Running" that's supposed to teach you a technique so that you can run without injury and with a lot less effort, both of which sound right up my alley. However, I suck at that technique. I went to the book's website and there's a half-day Chi Running workshop in DC on the 18th, so I signed up for that. It's probably worth it to go to and have someone who knows what they're doing show me what I'm doing wrong. There's also an instructor in Rockville but she's expensive.
Today's run made me frustrated and I'm back to thinking, especially given the shape I'm in now, that January 2013's goal should be a half marathon. Honestly, a 5K's a stretch for me right now. Given that, I think I want to do the Disney Princess one at the end of February/beginning of March because that looks more fun. Then again, maybe I'll stick to the half during the marathon weekend in January and that may give me the impetus to complete the full one the following year.
Shin splints are a very common occurrence when someone starts running. Make sure you stretch before you run, and see if they don't go away with a bit more practice (and some interspersed rest). If not, look into getting new kicks, or at least insoles.
ReplyDeleteWill do - thanks! I appreciate your input! :)
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