There is no option to quit or just not do the race. It's in my mind and once there it's hard to erase. So, in the meantime I have decided to up the cross training big time. Spinning three times a week on top of 2 lifting sessions and if i am luck 2-3 runs with one long run on Sunday's is the plan of action. As long as I can hit a 10 miler before the half and keep my endurance up I know mentally I can do because the first half of the race is run on pure adrenaline and the second half of wanting to finish and have a beer (or at least this is how I run these things).
Anyone who has run a half or full marathon or done any other distance racing will tell you the worst part is the training. Period. I mean who wants to go to bed at a decent time on the weekends just so you can get up on a Saturday or Sunday morning to go for a "quick 10-12 miler" before starting your day? Drinking is curb dramatically as running hungover is not a pleasant experience. Once I get into the marathon training, which happens right after I finish my half, I will be working up to 10 milers during the week with 18-20 mile long runs on the weekend. That shit doesn't sound like fun to me. But the rewards outweigh the pain and to get my body into a shape that I can complete the training makes the actual race day a hell of a lot easier on my mind and body. But first things first - I'll see what this NHS business is all about and try and get my hip sorted. I need rehab - I know that much but I don't want to keep guessing what kind and paying for things I just don't really like (pilates) or going to people who say I just shouldn't run (like the osteopath) or to plain dumbasses (like the physio). Yoga would be good but I can't put pressure on my right shoulder anymore (pain in the ass really). So, off to the doctor I go... I'll let you know what happens next.
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