The goal this morning was simple….just get in a couple of pain-free miles. After having it out with my angry left leg last week, I gave in to a couple days of rest, stretching and ice. But this morning I was determined to get out on the road, no matter how slow and just get a short loop done. Well let me tell you it was S-L-O-W! I didn’t stop but at times I’m not sure you could truthfully call what I was doing “running.” But no matter – there was no pain and that was a huge win! I’m learning that in running the path to bigger victories and accomplishments is paved with the much smaller ones. Today was one of those small ones and I’ll take it!
So I continue to plug along – week 3 with Smart Coach is underway. The goal is to get in 4 days of running as long as the left side stays under control – if not, 1 day will be on the bike, plus 2 days of pilates….and LOTS of stretching (kinda goes without saying, right?!)
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Happy Running!
I know what you mean. My legs have given me a lot of trouble this summer…on days when I’m really sore, I throw some walk breaks in when I need them. Normally, having to stop and walk would make me feel bad, but now I look at it as, “miles are miles” whether they are full running or with some walking mixed in. As long as I’m out there, I’m happy!
Sounds like a good run to me! Sometimes slow is best. Glad you got it done!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
No pain is huge! And if you’re running, you’re running, no matter how slow.
It really doesn’t matter how fast you did it. You did it. That’s the big accomplishment.
And I’m glad there was no pain! I swear by the golf ball rolling massage thing, but do what works for you 🙂