Anxious...

I'm nervous...I haven't been to the gym since last week.  I got a tattoo on my foot on Saturday and I knew that I would have to take a break from running.  My tattoo guy said I could put on a sneaker/sock whenever I felt comfortable enough to do it.

Well, my foot is still pretty sore.  And the tattoo is starting to scab over, so its tight feeling.  I know right now I would not be ok to put a sneaker on.  Its still uncomfortable wearing a flip flop.

I'm starting to get anxious...almost panicky, about not working out.  Its odd because I do not like the gym, but its like my body needs it at this point.  It feels odd to pack up my work stuff and head straight home.  Usually I pack up my stuff and head straight to the gym.

I'm also worried that taking a week of will set me back in my runs.  My next run is supposed to be 8 minute intervals.  I'm scared I won't be able to.  I wonder how long it takes for your body to take a few steps back.  I wonder if I'll have to go back to my 5 minute runs.  I just don't want to screw up my progress.

I'm going to give myself the rest of the week.  I think my foot needs the rest of the week.  On Monday I'm going to put my sneakers back on and attempt to do my run.  I hope I can do it.

So I guess I'll check in on Monday.

Here is the tattoo if anyone cares to see it: