Coach Al's catchphrase is "Running is all mind over matter. If you don't mind... it don't matter" Unfortunately my body won the battle tonight.I felt so good after the race on Sunday. Monday I felt better than I usually do after a run. I was so looking forward to kicking a** around the lake tonight. I guess tonight it did matter.
It felt like I was hobbling along the trail on bloody stumps. Each step became more painful than the last. I tried to run faster to get past the pains but my aerobic level isn't up to that speed. I just couldn't do it. I couldn't finish the run. Melanie kindly walked the last 1/3 of the lake with me.
Walking felt good but I didn't get the satisfaction of a good run in tonight. I guess my body needs more time to recover from the long run. I will listen to my body. I will ice. I will rest. I will run again on Thrs. & Sat. & the lake will see me again next week.
I wonder if I should try some different shoes.
1 comment:
I'm so sorry you had a bad day after such an amazing race across the bridge. What you are doing is fantastic, and the pain will go away.
Why not get some great shoes?
Love, Mom
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