My goal of running the Med City Marathon has been dashed... at least for this year. With all the time I took off for my hip injury, I won't be ready to run the full 26.2 miles. I have no doubts I could run/walk it, but that isn't my style. If I'm going to do it, I want to train and do my very best. However, that doesn't mean I won't run the half marathon. I have 5 weeks to feel comfortable running 13.1 miles. Easy peasy as long as I get my long runs in on the weekends.
I'm extremely disappointed, but letting my hip heal was way more important. I want to be a life-long runner. I read so many stories of people who struggle their whole running career. I'd rather enjoy my runs than run in agony.
I have many more chances to run a marathon. I haven't given up on the goal. It just won't be this spring. The Des Moines Marathon is only 5+ months away. Plenty of time to ease back into training and this time without a debilitating injury.
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