Going Slow, But Making Progress

I sprained my hamstring yesterday while running. Although I'm really happy to have beat my personal record for a 5K, I'm really upset because I can't run. My desire to run has never been more obvious to me. Now that I can't, I want to 100 times more than I did before. Unfortunately I must care for my hamstring and avoid running. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes I'm too caught up in my mind that I can pretend it doesn't. I've been working towards my first trail runners, and surprisingly, riding a bike hurts less than walking! I guess it's because my leg isn't fully extended. 

So, my first trail runners... Honestly, I have no idea which ones I'm going to buy. I might go for my first road running shoes first because I feel they would be more useful. I've been eyeing the Saucony Kinvara 13. I've been wondering if I should try to transition to zero drop shoes. The reality is I think my hamstring pull was caused by the cushion on my shoes. It just doesn't feel as secure as I want it to feel. I'm currently wearing hand-me-down Sketchers and they aren't great. Apart from being too short, as you need extra space for toe bangs, they also move around too much and slip off my heel. Anyways.... That's my next goal.. shoes.

Besides that... Today I got a compliment on my oil pastel painting of Nimblewill Nomad! I am planning on getting some paper so that I can try to sell my first painting. I'm very excited about it. 

Anyways.. time to eat some food and relax.. I've been stressing out over this journey and if I'll be able to afford it. My therapist says it sounds like something you'll see on a documentary or book. Maybe it will be! Who knows.. It doesn't matter in the end. I'm doing this because it's my dream and it's my destiny. Even if I have to postpone my journey to next year, I KNOW I'm going, no matter what. 

Talk to you soon..

-Alex