Actually, I was able to start again last month, but it was a month of not really having a focus. Just trying to get out again as much as possible, and see how it goes. A lot of it was brutal. It felt like I was starting all over again. And, I guess I was. The longest run I was able to do was 7 miles, and that took around an hour 20. Most lunch time runs went for the full hour, but I was only able to get in 4 and a half or 5 miles. There were a few 6 mile runs, but not many.
So, its almost back to square one. All events that I had thought about are off, and I am looking ahead to what I may be able to build up to in the future. One possible schedule is as follows.
Pinehurst Turkey Trot Half - November 23
Aberbeen Reindeer Fun Run 12K - December 7
Little River Trail Run 10 mile - January 18
Roanoke Canal Half - March 8
Tobacco Road Half March - 16
I think I can do all of these. There should be enough time to gradually build my base up again. It will be nice to get back to where a two hour run feels good again. But, the reality is, right now, one hour feels like a long hard run.
On a personal note, things are still tough. I miss my Dad a lot. After he passed, my Mom took a turn for the worse. She is now in hospice care, so I try to get back to Knoxville every few weekends to see her. There is a chance she may recover, but its just a chance, and time will tell how this all works out. I still have some residual pain from the shingles attack. The rash from that seems to come and go, almost going away, but not quite fully. Not as bad as a few months ago, but I know its still there. I know this will eventually go away, but it is annoying.
Until then, I get out and run.
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