Set Back

I'm having difficulty sustaining a training routine. I don't have any real excuses (until now - will get to that in a bit). I started running a few weeks ago, but stopped after a few runs. So I've been biking and going to spin class - it keeps me fit, but not the right kind of fit for running. I need to be running. Have I mentioned before how much I hate running? I just really hate it. I've never gotten that runner's high and pretty much think it's a myth. I have, however, gotten that runner's cramp. I've been biking well. I'm scouring ebay for a road bike.

I went biking yesterday at Double Lake in Coldspring, Texas. It's about an hour drive from Houston. Not too far. The trail is pretty easy - it's downhill for the better part of 8 miles. Lots of roots, some good quick turns, a little gravel, a little sand. Did I mention the roots? Less than a mile into it, I hit a root going fast down a slight decline and ended up crashing into the bushes. It was a pretty easy fall. Didn't feel any pain, slight scratch on my right arm. So I got up, got back on the bike and kept going. It was a really good ride. I needed a little more time on the bike after finishing up, so I rode the road throughout the park. And I crashed again. I was concentrating hard on working my backside muscles in a low gear instead of paying attention to the road, and I slid off the side of the road. Also not a bad crash - didn't feel any pain. So I got up and finished up the ride. The pain started when I got home and got worse by the minute. I worked half of the day today on my knees at my desk (no jokes, please). I can't sit. It hurts to walk. I want to slap old people it hurts so bad. I'm hoping it's just a bruise that'll heal quickly. I think it's just a bruise. I think I would have felt a break right away.

Anyway, that's what's been going on. I'm on my back for a few days (again, no jokes). I need to get serious about training. I don't know what's keeping me from doing it, ass pain notwithstanding. If I start running again by the beginning of September, I still feel like I will be in good shape for January. Will keep you posted.