I'm back from my writing hiatus. Yes, I've been running, just haven't felt like writing about it. Its not true that there hasn't been anything to write about, just been lazy I guess. I also didn't realize that it has need over a month since my last post, so Happy New Year!
In regards to running, I haven't been setting any mileage records, but I have been loosely sticking to a light training plan. Tuesday track, a couple easy days, Saturday progression and two-hour Sunday. All have improved, despite the total crap-fest we have had for weather.
Missed the January Meet of the Miles, due to a nasty head-cold, but did run the Securian 10k in February. My goal was to run a sub 42, but the temp was below zero and we got just enough snow that morning to make the course greasy. Plus the fitness for a sub 42 is not there yet. So, the final time was 45 and change, which was good enough for an AG win in the "old-guy" division.
So, for the most part, all pretty good stuff, so per my title, "why don't I feel like a runner?" The main reason is that I keep comparing myself to the 2015 version of myself, where there were tons of miles and PR's a plenty. Pretty weird, its been almost 3-years since I took my hiatus from high-mileage training, and I still have not been able to let go of that version of myself. I still keep thinking that fire is going to return and all will be right with the running universe. I do enjoy my running these days and can point out plenty of "moments" that it brings me every month, but there is definitely something missing. So, I'll just keep plugging away, taking what my body and mind give me and enjoy every second as best I can. Who knows what kind of fire that can e rekindled.
