Oh the pain!

Went on a run today and my shins were killing me throughout the entire run. Dance and running dont seem to go together very well, so I'll need to figure out a way to balance the two at least this week until the show on Friday is over. Shin splints don't seem very fun from what I've read and the last thing I need is to overdo it now and not be able to run the half marathon in a month. My reading through 'Ultra Marathon Man' continues and his thoughts about running not being fun always (well 50 mile runs cannot be fun.), resonated with me. He talks about running being enjoyable but not really fun - my pain today was just a reminder of how difficult journey to goals can be. But when do we call it quits and realize that it is too much to handle? Take a job that is "challenging" for example, when do you stick it through and when do you decide that it is not for you? The answer may just revert back to the book again where he talks about running with your heart. Heart, gut, whatever you call it - you'll know when it's good pain and when it is bad. (hopefully - I am in trouble if my heart or gut is wrong)

Bottom Line: Follow your heart and know the difference between good and bad pain for you