Yesterday we went on a 7 mile hike in the Opal Creek Wilderness. This area is famous for it's ancient forest and clear blue green pools along Opal Creek.
Marc swimming in the cool, clear water
Single track through some big trees
Goofing around...there's an old mining town here
Opal pool
I did the hike (and last week's 5k) in my Vibram Fivefingers. I've jumped onto the almost-barefoot and/or minimalist shoe bandwagon. Right now I can't imagine trail running (except on really soft rock-free trails) in the VFF's. But I hear that Vibram is coming out with a new model with more of a treaded sole. Nevertheless, there are many minimalist trail shoes to try out.
I have trail running on the brain because last week I started a couch to 5k running program. I'm allowing myself to dream about running again. And hopefully it's not just a dream. I still have some aches and pains. But those aches and pains feel more like my body re-adjusting itself. I'm excited and optimistic, yet taking it slow. I've never started at such a basic level and I will probably repeat some of the weeks a few times. So I truly am going back to the beginning. I've been hesitant to mention it here, so cross your fingers that I haven't just jinxed myself.
I have trail running on the brain because last week I started a couch to 5k running program. I'm allowing myself to dream about running again. And hopefully it's not just a dream. I still have some aches and pains. But those aches and pains feel more like my body re-adjusting itself. I'm excited and optimistic, yet taking it slow. I've never started at such a basic level and I will probably repeat some of the weeks a few times. So I truly am going back to the beginning. I've been hesitant to mention it here, so cross your fingers that I haven't just jinxed myself.
7 comments:
Sounds like a good time with the family :) I've just started the couch to 5k program as well - hopefully it'll get you back to your old self! Good Luck :)
You're on your way back, Sarah! :-)
A friend of mine got some VFFs a few months ago; I'd never seen them before -- crazy looking things!! :-D
Sounds like a wonderful plan Sarah! Good luck!
Great post, Sarah. I'll be interested to see how the minimalist "shoes" keep working for you.
I don't see this as a jinx at all... rather a very solid, sane, humble yet bold plan to move back to running.
Pulling for you all the way!!!
The Opal hike looks like a real treat.
All the best with the C25K plan. Take it slow.
Sarah, your patience and resolve are absolutely wonderful, just like you are. I'll be looking forward to your progress, sometimes that's what we need - start from the start. I plan on it this fall:) Thanks for all the support.
Sounds like a good beginning and I hope it's truly a dream to reality scenario. The little guy is getting taller and faster. 27 minutes on a 5k, pretty darn cool.
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