After looking over my list for the past week or so I can't believe that I left out adventure races, tough mudders, and the Spartan Race series! So there may be an addendum to my list, but at least it is a start. I have been rock climbing a few times while out here in AZ and that reminded me that I need a little more adventure in my life. It would definitely make for some fun training, anyway. Not to mention some sweet blisters on my hands.
These alternative endurance events would also be more enticing to some of my friends to coax them into competing with me. If you're going to do something extreme you might as well do it in a group! What is the saying? Misery loves company!
I am excited that my training is going very well. My physical therapy is really paying off for my hip. I am moving better than I ever have which is leading to running faster times with less effort! However, I am bummed to say that I am having some insertional achilles issues due to some altered foot mechanics and weak hips (I am working on this, though). It seems like as soon as one thing gets better something else starts to bark at me. Maybe one of these days I will put it all together.
As long as I can keep training I am happy. I am definitely one of those runners who feels better in general when I can run. There are very few things in life that I get such a high from as I do getting in the zone running. It is a feeling that I can't really describe, except that everything feels right. I feel like I am doing exactly what God designed me to do.
I recently went back to my Brooks Launch shoes. I don't know why I ever switched. Probably because I am a sucker for advertising. The Launch is a light weight running shoe that fit my feet perfectly. As long as Brooks keeps making this line I plan to stick with them.
I hope to be able to say my heel is feeling better sooner rather than later. Stay tuned for updates and such over the next few weeks.
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