One stride at a time...

It's human nature to feel out of control when options are taken away from you.



That's exactly how I feel. I was beginning my running career in the spring when I injured my back. I still ran through July and competed in two 5K races before my back hurt too much to continue running. I thought taking a few months off would help, but the pain continues. I finally broke down and went to a physical therapist on Monday. Now they tell me I won't be running for a minimum of 5-6 months. I feel out of control. And I don't like it.



I know deep down that's not true...I am in control. I control whether or not I do my therapeutic stretches. I'm in control of whether or not I choose to meet with my therapist. I haven't lost control of my ability to get better, I've only let myself feel out of control.



I started this blog to get me through the therapy. Running was my stress reliever. Now that I'm not running for a long time, I need a different outlet.



So I'm taking it one stride at a time...