The quest to do the NYC marathon in 2015 is in its own way.my shot at setting out to do something and completing such. If can do so will make up for somewhat for not completing what set out to accomplish in 2014. Yes, it is true that the journey is to be savored, but it is also true that there is much satisfaction to be gained form obtaining the goal. As mentioned in previous posts, hiker Rocky Raccoon got me fired up to the do the NYC marathon over some suds at the Doyle in Ducannon, Pa. Started running regularly again in August, 2014 and was up to 30 miles a week including two hour outings plus couple days each week of uptempo and repetition work. In late April got sidelined with high hamstring tendinitis. For the first month post injury being able to get in enough injury free running necessary to do the race seemed remote. Kept active though with elliptical, walking, hiking, and traveling. Finally after almost two months am glad to report that can run again. Thanks to Chiropractic treatments from downtown Honolulu's The Zen Center,
and lots of home strengthening exercises, both Dr. Zen and sports med clinic MD have given the green light. Am going slow and it will be at least a month and maybe more before think of doing any fast work but am so glad am back to it. The time was shooting for is out the window, and the goal now is to be able to run the marathon the whole way no matter how long it takes. Getting physical therapy also. As long as discomfort only remains in the rear am good to go.
What restored hope the most that could get back on track was a backpack trip did the week of June 7 in the summit area of Haleakala National Park. The outing took place in conjunction with the agency I worked at for several years, Ho`opono, Information about them and more pictures of the trek just completed can be found on their facebook page - Ho`opono Services for the Blind-HAWAII-GOV. Here are a few as well.
It is not a particularly hard backpack but it is at altitude and the miles covered though not great, when on considers how long we were on our feet to complete such, then to do the hike is a significant. The gang also spent a whole day clearing a field in the middle of the crater from an invasive weed. In addition we encountered several plants that do belong in the area such as the Haleakala Ahinahina (aka silversword).
The good news was that my hamstring did not hurt at all. Little sore in the okole for sure but no pain down the back leg.
While on the trail one day a conversation started up about suffering and it was mentioned that such does build character. Made me think of the children the organization am running for,Team 25:40 is helping. Those kids no doubt have gone through enough suffering to last several lifetimes. 2540 is working hard to ensure that whatever strength of character they have achieved will be able shine through as they grow into adulthood. Check out their website to read about the great work they do www.2540.org
Okay that is all for now and here is hoping next report indicates am approaching pre injury fitness level. aloha
What restored hope the most that could get back on track was a backpack trip did the week of June 7 in the summit area of Haleakala National Park. The outing took place in conjunction with the agency I worked at for several years, Ho`opono, Information about them and more pictures of the trek just completed can be found on their facebook page - Ho`opono Services for the Blind-HAWAII-GOV. Here are a few as well.
It is not a particularly hard backpack but it is at altitude and the miles covered though not great, when on considers how long we were on our feet to complete such, then to do the hike is a significant. The gang also spent a whole day clearing a field in the middle of the crater from an invasive weed. In addition we encountered several plants that do belong in the area such as the Haleakala Ahinahina (aka silversword).
While on the trail one day a conversation started up about suffering and it was mentioned that such does build character. Made me think of the children the organization am running for,Team 25:40 is helping. Those kids no doubt have gone through enough suffering to last several lifetimes. 2540 is working hard to ensure that whatever strength of character they have achieved will be able shine through as they grow into adulthood. Check out their website to read about the great work they do www.2540.org
Okay that is all for now and here is hoping next report indicates am approaching pre injury fitness level. aloha
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