When I was done I felt great, except for one toe, an especially horrid runner's toe. The toe was so injured that I said I might not do another 1/2 marathon. I said it might be better to just end on a great race. I said I had until February to decide (since that's the next race I actually paid for).
I've spent these last two weeks not running much. I did a five miler with my dog that I walked part of and a six miler (that felt great) today. That's it. No mid-week runs, nothing. Needless to say, if I plan on more 1/2 marathons, I need to have better dedication to maintain my base.
During these two weeks I've also spent some time looking for a fun Santa 5k. Something quick and easy. Instead what I found was a Santa 1/2 marathon in an awesome setting (Knotts). There are holiday cookies and candy along the way, and of course, the main reason I run, a medal. As I sat looking at the race's website, I forgot all about the promises to my toe and the doubts in my mind.
I looked at a calendar to see if it was even possible to train in time (it is). I thought about running for 2 hours and 26 minutes again (it didn't seem THAT long, did it? I don't remember). I thought about if I could do it without my family standing there (I'm not sure). And yet, I thought, I still might. I still might want to put myself through the time, the training, and the pain (sorry toe).
Since I can't decide, anyone want to weigh in? Should I or should I not? Any comments or input to help my undecided brain?
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