Friday, December 15, 2006
Road to Recovery
Today's Run: 2.12
Run Time: 20:55
Total Miles to Date: 176.0
Thoughts on the Run:
Today was a nice, easy jog. I opted to do a loop around the neighborhood. I figured this way, if my ITB caused issues, I was never far from home. I also took my new running companion, our dog Lizzie, along.
I knew this would be a great test because it's pavement and that's where I feel ITB the most.
The run was a good run. I only did 2 miles - no need to push it. I felt strong and solid. In fact, I thought I was "taking it easy" but I still managed a solid 10mpm pace (actually 9:52) which is better than a lot of my other runs.
The ITB still felt tender. Not an issue, not flared, but there is still sensation which means it's not 100% and I'm not going to push it.
I was originally optimistic about a 10-miler a group is doing tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be perfect and I love that loop (it's the one I've done before and blew a gasket attempting last weekend).
Instead, I'm going to continue to take it easy. I'm joing the group but I'll stop short of the full distance - instead, I'll loop back and complete a run that is close to 4 miles. This way even if I feel great I won't be pushing it too much and I'm never too far from the car if anything does come up.
All-in-all I'm pleased. I'm eager to get back up to high mileage and long runs but I also know I need to take this slow or I risk injuring myself worse and falling farther behind.
Jeremy
Run Time: 20:55
Total Miles to Date: 176.0
Thoughts on the Run:
Today was a nice, easy jog. I opted to do a loop around the neighborhood. I figured this way, if my ITB caused issues, I was never far from home. I also took my new running companion, our dog Lizzie, along.
I knew this would be a great test because it's pavement and that's where I feel ITB the most.
The run was a good run. I only did 2 miles - no need to push it. I felt strong and solid. In fact, I thought I was "taking it easy" but I still managed a solid 10mpm pace (actually 9:52) which is better than a lot of my other runs.
The ITB still felt tender. Not an issue, not flared, but there is still sensation which means it's not 100% and I'm not going to push it.
I was originally optimistic about a 10-miler a group is doing tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be perfect and I love that loop (it's the one I've done before and blew a gasket attempting last weekend).
Instead, I'm going to continue to take it easy. I'm joing the group but I'll stop short of the full distance - instead, I'll loop back and complete a run that is close to 4 miles. This way even if I feel great I won't be pushing it too much and I'm never too far from the car if anything does come up.
All-in-all I'm pleased. I'm eager to get back up to high mileage and long runs but I also know I need to take this slow or I risk injuring myself worse and falling farther behind.
Jeremy
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