Notes
This was a tough but triumphant run! I knew it was going to be slower than I like as there was 2-3 inches of fresh snow on the trail and it was only 8 degrees. From the beginning, I told myself not to worry about pace and to focus on how this was all about building strength and endurance. I started out on really sore legs, as my glutes were super sore (DOMS) from the work I'd done in PT. My quads were also pretty sore from the exercises I'd been given (single leg squats). But running on tired legs in snow is great training in toughness and endurance for a marathon! For much of the run there was a fat tire track on the trail, so I used that as my guide to try to narrow my stance and bring my feet closer together during the run. This wasn't a confidence builder like last week's run at the track....but it definitely built some toughness, and I know I had to work harder than last week to get it done, even if the pace was much slower. Also, no issues with pain or niggles and no ankle rolls this time!