well lordy lordy....

....it's been a long time...and well that's not an entirely good thing for my running. The old Achilles flared up (actually it was never 100% after the season ended) in mid/late August in my build (a big surprise) and I haven't run for two weeks til Wed afternoon. It isn't that bad , but I decided to take the time off, get some treatment and reload. I've dealt with this one too many times to know that I can't run through it

That in itself is bad, but my general motivation has been worse. It's been the winter of 2004 since I've been out more than a week or 2 and when things have gone bad I was in good shape and motivated so it was easy to come back. This time I have been pathetic. Probably the biggest reason (that has some sort of pragmatic rationale besides my brain) has been work. I am starting at a new school this year and have moved up to high school. New lessons, new environment, etc.. has destroyed my energy levels.

If I was running I would simply get out the door for an hour or so, but with the gym it's preparation to go there, drive, etc....and in all honesty my mind has been elsewhere. There's just a lot (both good and bad) that's been going on and it means that (I seldom say this) that running has had to take a back seat for the last 3-4 weeks. Hopefully the minimal x training I've done will help me get back on board at a decent rate....Oh and I am coaching at my HS...more about that later...