I am registered to run my first Half Marathon on November 8th - 11 weeks from now - and I have no idea of when I will be able to resume running again... I have been stuck in a Aircast for three weeks and some days so far and I might have three more weeks to go.
Although I really really really really would love to run that first Half Marathon this year, I think it is time to face reality and to consider postponing this project to next year - I cannot believe I am actually saying this!
But objectively talking, if I get out of my castboot in three weeks I will have only 8 weeks left to rebuild my legs strength and to train for the race. I am afraid this is *not* going to be enough time...
Originally, I had planned to follow Hal Higdon's Half Marathon Training Plan for Novices but it is a 12 weeks program and I should have started last week...
The Jeff Galloway's Walk/Run Method Program for First-Timers schedules 19 weeks of Training + a 8 week Conditioning Program, if needed - wich deep inside I *know* I will.
2009 has been a bad enough running year for me; I struggled with all sorts of foot injuries and if I want to start 2010 on a happy note I have to listen the voice of reason.
I am convinced that I have maintained a good fitness level by swimming and biking regularly over the past several weeks, but I also know that this won't allow me to safely get out there and run 13.1 miles without being injured again... My legs might take me to the finish line if I force them to but it will be elevated cost to pay afterward.
Would that be worth it? That is what I need to think about now...
