My first DNS.

I'm about 45 minutes away from getting a DNS (Did not start)for a race. I think a DNF (Did not finish) would be far better then my DNS. I just know that my feet can't take running 13 miles non stop. I've tried to figure this whole foot burning sensation thing for over a year now. I've changed running shoes multiple times, I've tried to move and wiggle my toes, used different material socks, tied my laces up different and exercised my toes for strenght by picking up marbles with my toes. Nothing works. The only thing I have yet to do is visit a foot specialist. I don't have an injury, it's just a foot burning/rubbing feeling. I was hoping just calaus built up and getting a pedicure would also do the trick. Nope! 

Should I hide out or go to the race and cheer on my son in law? I feel bad for not running. I mean it's not the distance because I know I could run it with a foot break. I just wouldn't be able to run it in my time 10 minute miles or less. I thought about just running 6 of the 13 miles and getting a DNF but would I allow myself to do that during a race? I'm afraid if I quit on one during the race, it could set me up for quitting on other races. I already feel like a quitter for just not showing up. Ugh.. the pressures we runners put on ourselves. 

On a happier note.. after taking a rest from running. I've been biking, hiking and sleeping instead of running. My legs felt great on my Friday 12.6 mile bike ride. It felt pretty easy for once. 

I'm going to stop the pitty party about my feet. I've figured out ways to keep exercising and I still can run, just shorter distances. I'll just work on making fitness fun and not worry about speed, distance etc.. 

I need to boot myself out the door and get back to lifting weights at the gym. Plus, I haven't done my planks in over a week. The longest I've gone since I started planking over 2 years ago???? Time to get back to it daily! There is always room for improvement. I just need to work on where I am right now. Never give up, just switch directions and keep moving forward.