Today i realized that being a new runner i had so many dreams and aspirations. I wanted to see what my first marathon time would be, how i could beat my own 5K PR etc... Running has been the only constant in my life for the last one year. Running was my stress buster. But with the injury comes this fear that I may not be able to run. Although the injury appears to be minor..the fear of not running is still real.
I realized that holding on to that fear was really limiting me. I was like a stuck record talking to anyone who would listen about how i enjoyed running and now i can't run. I think unconsciously I had given up the idea of my ankle healing. And that i just lacked patience. Today, i let go of that fear. I no longer fear that i won't run...i know that i will run one day...if not today, tomorrow or a week from now...one day i will run. And till then i will keep my endurance up so that when i am ready to run....i won't loose out on the endurance.
This incident has made me so humble. I feel down by the fact i can't run...but then i look at people who can't even walk and have a smile on their face. I can't let this small injury detract me from my goal of being healthy and strong. It would be great to have support groups for injured runners...don't know if one exist.
Posted is a picture of me at the finishing line of the Silver Comet Half Marathon in Atlanta, GA. My personal time. 1:44:46
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