Slack Attack

I haven't ran since last Thursday morning. Typically speaking it would be due to some physical ailment that was impairing my abilities. Typically speaking I would be whining on and on about how unfair it is that I couldn't run and praying to the running gods that my legs, knee, hip, etc would start working properly again so I could run.

This is not typically speaking. I have a severe case of Slack Attack. I could blame it on the cruise... Although for the record I did attempt running on the cruise. It just didn't work out so well. This wretched storm that has been dumping gallons of water on Florida started rolling in the second day abroad so between high winds and a rolling boat it wasn't exactly ideal conditions. (Not to mention I never fully gained my sea legs) I could blame it on the rain. (yeah, yeah...) I mean I got home Monday and it hasn't stopped raining until today. But ultimately it's my fault. I've been a slacker. I haven't even gotten my lazy butt out of bed until at least 7:20 am all week!This is so unlike me. I NEVER go more than a day or so without running! Even when I was down and out on rest I was still doing cross training or something! But I flat out have not exerted any energy since last Thursday. What the eff? Chicago is less than 6 months away!

I'm hoping tomorrow morning gets me back on track. I am, for the first time ever, running with a running group. Crazy B has been advising me to do this for months but I have been apprehensive. I am a lone runner. I like to run my own pace, get lost in my thoughts and just run. I am also scared that if I run with other people I will push myself too hard trying to keep up with stronger runners. ( I swear I'm not competitive... yeah right!) But I finally found an all women's running group and I think it'll be a good place to start. The group ranges in experience, pace, distance, etc. They meet prior to the run and match everyone up with a partner based on your pace and intended distance and then you just go run. I'm hoping to befriend other women training for Chicago, or any marathon for that matter, that can help keep me motivated and maybe to swap some training advice. I'm a little scared though. It's almost like the first day of school when you're scared you won't make friends! LOL!

Wish me luck! And keep your fingers crossed I get out of this slack attack because Chicago is right around the corner!!!