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Happy One Month Zero Runniversary to Me

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It was time to flip the family calendar last night from one month to the next, an event that my kiddos look forward to every month as they get to choose which stickers to apply for upcoming activities. They have stickers for family trips, haircut, sleepovers, and more while I just pull out a thick, black pentel pen, search for the Sundays, and scribble the races I’m joining on that month.

Last night, as I was about to turn the page to April, I got the shock of my life. On March 1, exactly a month ago, I wrote down the two words every runner in the world dreads: STOP RUNNING. And, only then did I realize that it’s been a full month since I had completely stopped running due to my injuries.

I yelled in horror to the hubby, “Aaah, I’ve had zero runs for one full month!” He replied nonchalantly “What about Condura Half?” Oh yeah, forgot about that. Perhaps I should’ve said “I’ve had zero training runs for the entire month of March.”

Training runs are the runs I live for. While I have goal races, such as dream half or full marathons here and abroad, I believe it’s the regular runs—those solo 10k runs on the road or speedwork at Ultra—that keep me happy. I never could relate to runners who cringe at another long run or those who run to get the program over with so they can reach their marathon goal. I run because I just want to. If I don’t, I am incomplete.

Hopefully, I don’t reach my 2nd month Zero Runniversary. After all, I registered for Greenfield City Run this April 19.

Posted on 04.02.09 to 05 Training, 07 Therapy & Injury. Tags: . Subscribe to follow comments on this post. 14 comments. Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

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14 Responses to “Happy One Month Zero Runniversary to Me”

  1. i agree, tbr! i’ve always loved running because of the run itself… that feeling of being both totally in the moment, and totally out of it at the same time. cheers!

    p.s. just bought a new (big) laptop and your blog’s finally on my bookmark bar!

    krie said on Apr 02 09 at 8:58 AM Reply

  2. Ang cute naman ng family calendar nyo! <3 Now that gives me an idea…

    marga said on Apr 02 09 at 3:16 PM Reply

  3. Geez, I just realized that I had zero runs & zero races for the month of March! Oh my!

    flatfootrunner said on Apr 02 09 at 6:23 PM Reply

  4. Your symptoms are quite obvious Jaymie, like us, you’re an (running) addict who automatically qualifies to be a member of Run-aholics Anonymous, he he. Take care.

    Bong said on Apr 03 09 at 3:32 AM Reply

  5. Hello. Another avid reader of your blog — living the fantasies of being a “sports buff” or “weekend warrior” vicariously through you. :)

    Quick question though: my gf is not so fond of the idea of us taking up “running” as a hobby/sport; she thinks that the air in Manila is hazardous to our health (which kinda makes sense). So, is it not “unhealthy” to be running in all the smog?

    John Wes said on Apr 03 09 at 6:09 AM Reply

  6. Hi Jaymie, did the zero run in 1month help heal your injuries? Good luck with your training for the Greenfield City Run.

    i2runner said on Apr 03 09 at 6:58 AM Reply

  7. Hi Jaymie,i am new here53 year old from Alaska.Start running 7 years ago my pace was 12min per mileand walk 1 min every mile Jeff Galloway teaching.I have ran NEW YORK 3:37 miss my Boston qualifying time 3:35 last 2006. Last year 2008 ran Boston 3:43 and this year i was able to qualify again,so i am getting ready. My best time 3:33:36 Mayors Marathon 2007 in Anchorage Alaska. What really help me was doing speed work , Tempo run , interval and also progression run . Progression run ,you run your last 10 to 20 min of your easy run at your marathon pace +20sec moderate,or hard progression run it at your 1/2 marathon pace.Progression runs is to provide a moderate stimulus for aerobic development.Progression run are most useful in the start of the training when your fitness level is still low to moderate and not ready to tackle threshold workouts. I hope i was able to help you.

    Raffy said on Apr 03 09 at 6:26 PM Reply

  8. Hi Jaymie, if you cannot run try to work your core 5 times a week,your running will improve.

    Raffy said on Apr 05 09 at 11:45 PM Reply

  9. Your picture taken infront of the church,i notice your foot is landing infront of you. Maybe you can check your coach about it.

    Raffy said on Apr 11 09 at 2:49 AM Reply

  10. Krie?! Funny you called me TBR :) See you soon for lunch!

    thebullrunner said on Apr 02 09 at 9:33 AM Reply

  11. Hi i2runner, yes definitely. Actually, after condura, I completely recovered from ITBS. So it was 3 weeks of full rest combined with strengthening exercises and deep tissue massage that worked for me. BUT, since I didn’t wear my insoles at condura, I got a new injury. Unbelievable. I’m all better now. Just resting for a few more days before I go for a “test run” next week.

    thebullrunner said on Apr 03 09 at 9:00 AM Reply

  12. Hi John, just choose your routes wisely. You can choose to run in areas that are less polluted such as UP, alabang, antipolo, ultra, bonifacio global city, or even inside your village. Hope you and your girlfriend start running soon.

    thebullrunner said on Apr 03 09 at 9:05 AM Reply

  13. Bong, I’ve been a member since 2006. How about you? :)

    thebullrunner said on Apr 03 09 at 9:06 AM Reply

  14. Nice to know i’m not alone! :)

    thebullrunner said on Apr 03 09 at 9:06 AM Reply

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