I finally have started to run post marathon- that is right, 7 months after the marathon, my knee/hip is strong enough to endure 2-3 miles. Time on the road has reminded me of the sweet lessons that I learned through training.
Mile Markers-
I try not to pay attention to the mile markers. I know how far I need to run, I just want to get there. In my life there seems to be a mile marker I passed- I am in a new place, a mile or so away from where I was months ago. But I could not tell you when I passed that marker. My gaze has not been focused on the mile posts but on the long road ahead.
Hills-
My favorite runs have hills, lots and lots of hills. I am slow but I love that I instantly feel it and there is no backing down- only going up. At the base of every hill, whether it is steep and fast or rolling for miles, I say "Get it". Sounds funny but it really works. There is no hill that is too steep or long.
Pain-
Although running is a joy, it causes me pain. If I haven't been running in awhile, my lungs will hurt, if I run for more than 3 miles my knee will hurt. I usually want to push through the pain, just keep going and prove to myself that I am more powerful than my pain. But if I were to do that, I would prolong existing injuries- I would make my body weaker than stronger. So pain has become my friend. A great indicator to slow down, to listen to my body and to possibly walk.
Run often and run happy.
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