RACING MYSELF

The spirit of my runner-self is haunting me... maybe more like stalking me.

I am so mentally ready to run. I am actually craving it.

Physically, I am not ready. So says the doctor and I would have to agree. I have about 2 weeks left until my next appointment where hopefully I will be released to start training again.

It's going to be hard, I am sure. How hard, I have absolutely no idea.

I really want to run the Run for the Roses 5K on February 7. This is my favorite annual 5K, because it is the first race I ever ran (two years ago). That gives me a little less than 2 months to get ready.

I realized the other day however, that the Second Empire Grand Prix Race Series is going to be starting earlier this year. Specifically, January 9, 2010.

That is going to give me less than 4 weeks to get ready for a 5K run. I haven't run since what? April? Never mind the birthing of the huge baby...

Shit. I don't know if this is even possible. I guess I won't know until after I get released and get a week or so of working out in to figure out what my capabilities are and whether or not its possible to get there in a few weeks.

I shouldn't have any problem making the Run for the Roses (I'm not going for competitive yet, just running the whole thing), but January 9?