I injured IT band and then rolled my ankle in the fall of 2013 and it took me a year to recover and even start to think about getting back into running.
I started back slow and easy at the gym on the treadmill. Just doing 10 - 15 mins at a time. Happy when I could run the entire time at a consistent pace.
When the weather finally started to break, I started to run outside more. Many people say it's easier to run on a treadmill, not for me...at all! I prefer to be outside, in nature or in a subdivision. I like to meet up with some running partners to chat or just breathe and run together.
I followed a simple 10K running plan with my running partner. Training runs during the week, a long run on the weekend and a little cross training on off days.
As I started to feel stronger as the race approached, I set myself a mental goal. I wanted to finish the run in less and 1 hour. I would be happy with 59:59!!!
I was feeling great the morning of the race, it was an out an back starting at Walkerville Brewery in Windsor.
My official chip time was 59:13. I was thrilled! Also thrilled with the medal and chocolate fondue at the end!!!
It was a great start back into my running!
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