I ran 6 miles yesterday (Saturday). I am missing my partner, but I am doing my best.
Unfortunately another injury has slowed me. I have strained my hip flexor, and much as it is going to kill me I think I need a few days off from high impact activity especially step aerobics and running. I am practically in tears as I right this, but what is the alternative?
I feel like I am ultimately either a) doing something terribly wrong (ie I am an idiot who cannot even run a couple miles without getting hurt) or b) I am simply built wrong. Sometimes I feel like my body is betraying me, mocking me by always being in pain of some kind. I almost feel like at this point no one will believe me when I say I've hurt myself again. It is so improbable it is laughable and pathetic.
I know the 8 extra pounds I am carrying around is part of the problem. But how do you lose the weight without running and working out extra hard? It is an annoying catch-22. I have been running or doing intense workouts for an hour or more every day for a few weeks. Taking time off will not help me reach my goal. Easier workouts may make my joints and muscle strains feel better, but it won't help me shed the pounds.
Ugh.
In any case, I took today (Sunday) off and I'll walk tomorrow instead of run. :-(
