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posted: 6/24/2008 at 3:02 AM |
So I was totally stupid today and really risked injuring myself.
After 18 yesterday, today should have been a nice easy run. I went out with my running club in the morning and did that - and I could feel how exhausted my legs were during the run. We did 6.3 miles, relatively slow.
But then I had a really bad day - wont get into the logistics, but I was so frustrated that I needed something to clear my head and I went out and ran another 5 miles this afternoon. Even as I ran it I knew that my legs didnt want to do it and needed to rest but I did it anyway.
Now, my legs are sore all over, and I have a nagging pain in my right shin. going to take a 1 mile day tomorrow and let them try to rest up, then back at it on Wednesday if I feel ready.
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posted: 6/24/2008 at 11:25 AM |
| We all do stupid things from time to time. The important thing is that you realized it was stupid and can adjust properly to make sure things don't get worse. |
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posted: 6/24/2008 at 2:00 PM |
Yeah, did my 2 miles this mornig - REALLY slow and easy. Things felt okay, a little stiff but nothing feels like it is permanently damaged from it. Tomorrow I have a 10 miler planned but I think I will still play it by ear as far as that goes - maybe cut it back to six.
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"80% of success is showing up." ~ Woody Allen
"Go that way... really fast. If something gets in your way... turn." ~ Charles DeMar
God doesn't give you what you want. He gives you what you need, the rest is up to you. |
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posted: 6/24/2008 at 2:29 PM |
Paying attention to how your body feels, and being able to make appropriate changes is important.
A couple weeks ago I decided to cut back a bit. I was running 40 miles per week, but am now running 35 miles per week. I use to run about 30 days in a row, and then take a couple days off during a "cut back" week. My streak now is at 68. In the past I would have had four off days in the last 2+ months. I guess I could handle 40 mile weeks if I took a few days off, but running every day, 35 mile weeks seem to work better.
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posted: 6/24/2008 at 10:16 PM |
| Quote from jeffdonahue on 6/24/2008 at 2:00 PM: Things felt okay, a little stiff but nothing feels like it is permanently damaged from it.
Take a bath with epsom salts, at least a full cup of salts in water as hot as you can stand.........now don't go burning yourself. Soak for a half hour, you may have to add more hot water after 15 minutes or so. It works wonders. |
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