Lesson one, which after 20+ years of competitive distance running I should know, is don't try to force yourself into marathon shape too quickly. But, as December rushed toward January and I dithered at 12 miles as my long run on a Saturday and Sunday, I noted that the L.A. Marathon was approaching quickly.
No problem -- just up 12 to 16 and go from there, 8 weeks to go and I'll be fine.
Or I'll pull my groin, the first running injury I've had since a stress fracture my freshman year of college. Well, not counting that whole "both knees destroyed/reconstructed" thing my junior year.
So, rather than getting on an airplane for a flight to Los Angeles tomorrow, and rather than line up at Universal City on Sunday morning to run thru L.A. on a beautiful spring morning, and rather than see friends for a long weekend, and add another state to the 50-state list, I'll be here in DC, watching my kids while my wife goes out for a long training run. And out the plane fare, too.
Let me tell you something -- I haven't missed more than 2 weeks of running in over 10 years. I'm on 6 weeks off right now, with probably another 3 or 4 to go, just to be safe. That kills the Wilmington marathon too. Anyone know a good June marathon? I think I'll be back in shape by then, if I don't go crazy in the meantime. . .
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