I didn't reply to your previous posts about running Mary Ellen, but this time I feel compelled. And I really don't want to be an A-hole, but it kinda seems like that's what you need. So here goes...
On March 8th, after complaining of running pain and people telling you to lay off, your wrote:
"I am done running for awhile. I really want to get back to running, and I will... in time."
Then, in your most recent post you wrote:
"I am currently running about 3-4 days/week, but this week (and last) I had to quit running due to that old 'start up pain'"
Assuming you started running again the Monday before last (March 19th), you took a break from running an entire 10 days!
I've had bouts of constipation last longer than that!!! If you don't mind my asking.. WHERE IS THE FREAKING FIRE?!?! Why rush this? Your body is obviously trying to tell you something.
There are only three outcomes which are possible:
1) Your BHR is successful
2) Your BHR fails
3) Your recovery is perpetually delayed
Listen, I know the hunger and desire to get back in the game. I love the feeling of 405lbs crushing across my shoulder blades and 315lbs exploding off my chest at the gym... or trying to beat my 1/2 marathon PR of 1:51:30. But now is not the time, four months from now is not the time. I'll start testing the waters of my capabilities circa 9 months. And when I do, I'll listen to my body.
For the love of creation and the BHR... PLEASE DO THE SAME!