Turning Point?

March 2025 Trail Race

As I continue my recovery from my mishap on January 31st, winter is still lingering. During my recovery I have managed to stay relatively active with Zwift trainer rides, home PT, and PT at Richmond Physical Therapy. Overall, things are going well although I have not done much running since before my slip and fall on the ice. As someone who really enjoys trail running and has big trail running goals, being sidelined has been less than ideal. I have also not been able to continue the strength training routine that I had going before my fall. 

But today I had a good road run. My shoulder did bother me pretty much the whole time but the running part went well. The rest of my body seemed Ok, my pace was decent, and my running fitness has not fallen off too much. It was a relatively short run of 5 miles but I felt relaxed and I was able to let the pace come to me. 

Could this be the day I turn things around? It could be. I have a 10 mile trail race in just over 3 weeks. I was worried I would have to skip it but after today, I feel like maybe I can slowly build my mileage up and participate in the race. The excitement of toeing the line often gives me momentum and drives my motivation to do more. I need to get back into strength training, Pilates, etc. I am hoping the positive run I had today acts as a motivator. And it looks like warmer weather is coming to our area soon. Hopefully the trails will open back up and I can get back to my favorite activity which might just help keep me motivated to participate in the less glamorous aspects of training (weights, mobility, better eating, etc). Time will tell.