It's been a long time since I've been here. Ran Boston in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Then had a nagging psoas muscle injury that sidelined me on and off for the last several years. Had to take a break from long distance running to allow it to heal somewhat. Tried lots of other things - CrossFit, swimming, cycling, running short distances, lots of yoga, with some success. It never really stays completely healed, though, and flares up often.
But, I need a goal. So I'm going to start the long-term process of trying to qualify for Boston again. Ran it for the first time when I was 50, and hope to run it again at 60, or before, if the psoas muscle cooperates and I'm smart about training
Starting an intermediate half-marathon running plan, as I have been running 4-5-6 miles regularly over the summer. Hoping to complete a half in December.
Ran 6.5 today, with a 53:15 at the 10K mark with several hills.
Just need some conversation and support from the blog group, as the injury sometimes really decreases my motiviation. Thanks in advance.
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