"It is still a mile"

The Tri was 3 weeks ago tomorrow. And for the past 3 weeks it's been hard to stay motivated and on track. Before I was exercising every day and being careful with the food I was consuming.
That all fell to the side once the Tri was finished!  Working out has been there but not with the same intensity. And eating well, it's going - everything in site into my mouth!

It's not like I have a half-marathon to train for or anything, oh wait I do!

My knee has been bothering me on and off since the Tri. I messed it up royally again during the Tri and I have been paying for it since. The deep bruising has finally disappeared but the pain/ache/tightness still plagues me almost daily. I am trying to ease back into working out. Ease back into running but it's hard. My runs have been less than stellar. And then I found this post on my Facebook wall from a friend the other day. Let's just say it spoke volumes to me............

 

I have to keep reminding myself that no matter how long it takes me it's okay. I am still out there, I am trying & I am doing more than I did last year at this time. I guess till I am completely healed slow and steady will have to be my mantra.

 

Tomorrow I have my first long run in awhile. We are running 5.5 miles and I am scared to death. This will be the longest I have run in more than 9years, Yikes! I will keep you posted on my timing and how my knee holds up.