Notes
I meant for this to be an easy run. As I got going, I wanted to see if I could still make a sub-30. Even though my times posted don't reflect, I think I actually made it. My GPS is just a little slow. After running I noticed the following pains:
Blister (again) on right foot heel. If it becomes painful, will pop and bandage.
left calf muscle sore
right shin .
I took a 13 min. ice bath immeditaly after I got back home. Drank one cup of chocolate milk.
I had to really pull to make this time. I started to wonder why my times were getting slower. Here's what I came up with:
diet (frozen pizza and beer can't be a good running mix) - cut back to two beers per night
took a week off for shin splints to heal. = next time I try not to take more than two full days off
never iced = since discovering icing, I found its really helped to heal injuries.
most importantly = mindset===.....motivation.....I was excited about running in my Sprints. Since the honeymoon effect wore off, my motivation has waned a little.
Yesterday I used my B&N gift card to buy:
Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters With the Ultramarathon
50/50: Dean Karnazes book
Lore of Running: >>>>>.Running Bible? Seems to be. Looks like a lot of useful info.
Goo news....PT Test has been pushed to the 1st week of March. This gives me enough time to collect my thoughts and commit to a modified 5k training plan for the two mile run.