A Beginner's Injury

I started running in 2008. Like most runners, especially those who come to it for the first time as adults, I've dealt with my share of injuries. 

(Warning...there is a photo of a bruised and swollen foot in this post!)

The wheels fall off

My spring half marathon is four weeks away and I am plagued with doubt.

My training for this race started on a high note. I ramped up my long runs fairly quickly and felt strong. I resolved to run the Burke Gilman more frequently to get some rolling hills on my legs, in preparation for the race course.

Then, five weeks to race day, my various kryptonites converged. 

NOC Rollin' and Strollin' 5k

My team at work has shrunk by half for the time being, as three of the six of us are on maternity leave. The three of us who are left happen to all be on our own fitness journeys, and we've become accountability buddies, reminding each other to carve out time for the gym or get that planned run done after work.

We decided it would be fun to run a spring 5k together, and while we were searching for one, someone at work happened to share one he was hosting for NOC Society, a non-profit that provides free, inclusive programming for adults with disabilities.