A big benefit of the 6 week break from running that the broken toe caused was that I got to work on my core. More frequent planking workouts and regular running and swimming in the complex in our pool. I didn't lose much leg strength at all! On that first run I kept it slow for sure but I was itching to pick up the pace.
Another benefit: The nagging hamstring injury in my left leg healed! Funny how rest works. And after all the Dr, Ho sessions and Voltaren Emugel slathered on. As usual, rest is the cure for all running injuries.
Two weeks to go to get ready for this 15K race but it's special and will be worth it: I'm running to raise funds to help youth coping with mental health issues.
You can join me every step of the way by donating at my page: ThatRunninGuy Race for the Kids Donation Page. I've got a ways to go and not a lot of time so any donation you can make will be greatly appreciated.
After that I'm teasing myself with the Half Marathon at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront event in mid-October. I figure its a good training run for Reggae Marathon in December. My plan is to run the first 11 kilometres at an easy pace then pick it up for the final 10 kilometres. I haven't registered yet...still thinking about it.
Then the final race of 2016 is the annual trek to Negril for Reggae Marathon. I hear rumors that a number of the gang are planning to run the 10K this December. See...I can influence people after all! The biggest benefit to running the 10K at Reggae Marathon is that you get all the benefits of the Reggae Marathon Race Weekend Experience with little of the exertion. And you're sipping a cold Red Strip by 6 am in the morning on the Beach! Can't think of a better way to wrap up a running year.
First run over...now on to the next!
Until next time...
ThatRunninGuy
