Instead of preparing for BRR 50 miler this coming weekend I am finding myself trying to prepare for the next week and a half of absolutely no running. This past Saturday night I had my appendix removed, unexpectedly and a little unwilling...c'mon I had a race in one week! Doctor's orders are simple: No running for the next two weeks, no strength or core training for a month. I'm already feeling better but trying to mentally grasp this notion has been more than tough.
When I was first given the news that me and my unhappy appendix had to part ways, and it wasn't gas from a couple days of unhealthy eating, I was filled with disappointment and immediately began flipping through my mental calendar. This weekend was a big part of my VT100 training, followed by two fairly challenging 50k's the next two months. However now that things have settled I know that I still have plenty of time to train and prepare.
I've always found a way to understand that "things happen for a reason" and this is no different. For the last few years the longest span that I haven't ran has probably only been a week at the most, simply put I haven't taken a break. SOoo this is it, this is my break. After the next couple weeks when I return smart and slowly to running I should have no excuse not to feel great and my legs refreshed and start kicking some butt again.
John
