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Ugh. I just got back from an eleven mile LSR. It went faster than I expected, but it was still not fun. First of all I forgot to bring any gels. I've learned that I need one at about mile seven. Those last miles were hell. You know how they say "dig deep"? I was digging down to my toenails to make myself finish. I definitely needed some fuel.
What was really not cool was that during the last mile and a half I was passed by two girls on horses--despite the NO HORSEBACK RIDING signs up. Nothing like running while trying not to step on horse crap. And who wants to exercise while breathing that? I managed to keep my disgust silent--unless they heard all the evil thoughts I was sending their way. Don't get me wrong. I like horses and even enjoy riding occasionally, but there is a reason they shouldn't be ridden on a jogging trail.
Bad news. I might have a running injury. I felt some twinges in my Achilles tendon. Stretching, rest, ice, elevation. I know. Also break from running. We'll just see about that. I'm ibuprofen-ed up right now. Pain isn't too bad.
Despite it all, though, I did finish the run. Not as fast as I would have liked, not as strong, either, but it was finished.
Now I need to decide if I want to run a five mile race tomorrow. I was going to before my ankle started hurting. I guess I'll just see how this evening goes.
I like the title of your post!
ReplyDeleteI would stay off it, I hurt myself more when my shins were killing me by being stubborn and running on them anyways. Due to this stupidity I had to stop running for 2 months! That would really hurt your training right now, so take a rest give your Achilles time to heal if they are injured and not just tired. Look at the bigger picture:)