August 14th, Wednesday
It’s been 6 days since I have written a post. I really don’t write these posts; I actually speak them and correct afterwards. Sunday and Tuesday were decent runs with some speed work in the middle. Rest of the days were very light. Today I did not work out. So, I ask myself what exactly is going on here. Since I returned from Albuquerque I have not done many demanding workouts nor have I posted very much. There doesn’t seem to be a lot to write about. I guess it’s a post Nationals funk. I think I’m asking myself the question, “Do I want to be a competitive runner or just a semi- fit 76 year old guy? What is keeping me from gettin out on these summer days? Too hot? Too lazy? I am eating very healthy, getting plenty of sleep, and at this moment I am totally devoid of any aches or pains or injuries. What more could I want.? Can I really keep improving if I worked my ass off?” When I do get out and get rolling I am anxious to work hard and usually do. But after each serious workout I recoil from work if I feel the slightest tinge of an injury coming on. And I opt for a day off. I tell myself that my enthusiasm may return when the weather cools off or when I set a new goal. I’m not sure if I want to publish this whiny nonsense that I’ve been spewing here. So here’s what I’ve decided. I’m going to keep doing some hard MMF workouts and get on the bike or to the pool and the clubhouse in between so that I stay away from injury. That worked for me before and it’s going to have to work again.