Thoughts During Your First Run After 3 Months Off
Running after a hiatus is a mixed bag of emotions
In 2020, I ran my first half-marathon (virtually, of course). Then, I took some well-deserved and much needed time off from running.
This week, thanks to the go-ahead from my doctor after some routine tests for my chronic illness, I set out on my first run in around three months.
As excited as I was to get back out there, I knew it would be difficult to face the loss of fitness I’d incurred over the last several months of walks and yoga only.
I know I’m not the only one who’s had to hustle and struggle through a running comeback, so I thought I’d document a few of the thoughts I had during my inaugural return to the pavement.
Pre-Run Prep
Okay, here we go.
Haven’t done this in a while, but damn it, I ran a half-marathon last year. This shouldn’t be that bad.
Hmm where did I put my knee brace… and why do I feel like it’s in the basement?
These shoes are a little tighter than I remember, but didn’t the guy at the running store say that was a good thing?
Let’s see, just a quick stretch this time, I think.
