Dilemma

The week is going pretty well so far. I didn't run Monday like I was supposed to, but I did run yesterday. My intent was to switch Monday's running with Tuesday's walking, but I never walked on Monday... so I kinda skipped for the first time. Yesterday went alright - I took Cillian out in the jogging stroller (its debut use), and ran outside for a change instead of at the little neighborhood gym. It was nice to feel the breeze and be in the sunshine.

I've come to a dilemma though. My knees are really starting to bother me (and I assume that's because my body isn't used to running with 40 extra pounds on said knees), but I really want to stick with the program. I've come this far, I'm halfway through week three, and I only have 5 weeks left until I've worked up to running 2 miles straight. I can already tell that my endurance and breathing are improving.

Yesterday, after my run - which I reeeeeally had to push myself through - I iced my knees for about 15 minutes and that seemed to help. Today they don't feel nearly as sore as they did yesterday. So, the dilemma being... do I continue with the running and just get through it (with the ice packs and possibly ace bandages for support), or just take a little time off and walk a couple miles every day to take it easy for a bit? I really, really don't want to stop now because I know I'll probably lose my momentum. And it takes me a long time to build up that momentum, so I'm scared I'll be back to being unmotivated or just check out by justifying my not running anymore.

I'm leaning toward pushing through with it and seeing what happens.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Cheers.



Here's the Quote of the Day:

"Whatever you may be seeking, seek it with all your strength, but do not expect your own search and efforts to bear fruit of themselves. Put your trust in the Lord, ascribing nothing to yourself, and He will give you your heart's desire."

~ St. Theophan the Recluse