R.I.P. Hip Flexors

I completed the 16 miles Saturday, but it wasn't until Sunday that I received the news that my hip flexors had died. I couldn't even pick my feet up to put socks on. I have since gone to Walmart and bought new ones, but I do miss the old ones. I shouldn't be surprised that I was that sore, since I haven't been running regularly during the week. But I did find it funny to note the various muscles that were sore. My quads and calves of course, but my hip flexors, my left bicep, my upper back. I'm still trying to figure out what caused my left bicep to be sore. There's no telling, but it's funny for me to think about. It wasn't those heavy paper cups, since I usually drink with my right hand. Maybe opening a gel or something.

I have to retract my previous statement that I had decided to attempt the half marathon in January. I have reconsidered and am currently training for the whole marathon. We'll see how it goes, but that is my current plan. I'm a bit wishy washy these days, so don't be shocked if you see another retraction, but for now, I'm going the distance.

I, too, miss all the blogs these days. I think the blogging helps with the training and when we're not blogging as consistently as a group, we're not training as consistently as a group. Let me know if you have any thoughts on that theory. I know that I haven't been training or blogging as consistently, so there's my vote. :-)