Injured with a new goal

Well since March 16 I've been injured, this has been my longest period since I was 13 that I haven't ran.

I started back running here and there short easy miles about 3 weeks ago, my legs didn't skip a beat and my mind was at joy.

I did however have to withdrawl from World Championships 50kin Doha Qatar, legs and I just aren't ready, plus I have a cyst on my meniscus that has to be removed. But good news on femur.. stress fracture is healed!

I know I need to come back slow and steady and build myself back up physically and mentally to be where I left off. Honestly the past 15 weeks gave me a lot of time to focus my mind on what I want to do, and where I want to set my goals. Before, my goals were to make the USA 24 hour team. I'm not saying I'm giving up on this but I am going to set short term goals and focus on my strengths.

•PR in marathon- 3:09:11

•PR in 50k- 3:48:25

•45+ miles in 6 hours

•80+ miles in 12 hours

The 12 hour goal of 80+ is really pushing it, but I did run 73+ in 12 hours in a 24 hour race. So with the right training, nutrition and state of mind I think I can reach this.

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