Notes
This morning I got up and readied myself for a long run. It’s been three weeks since I’ve done a long run (8 miles), and I was anxious to get back to it. I headed out to my favorite running spot (NCR Trail), did some stretches and took off. The first couple of miles went great. Smooth running, a nice day, and was feeling great. I had told myself that depending on how I felt at mile 3 I would either turn back (6 miles) or keep going (8 miles). Around mile three I noticed some inner thigh chaffing. Ooops! I forgot to apply body glide. Too late now! My legs were feeling great so I pushed on. I hit the turn around, had an energy gel and walked a bit. I could feel some tightness in my left big toe. It was here I realized 8 miles was too far today. I decided to do my best and run/walk the return trip.
So, with thigh chaffing and a increasingly sore toe, I pushed forward, walking when I needed to. Around mile 6 I gave in and just walked the rest of the way. No point in pushing my foot and the chaffing was starting to burn. It was a nice walk back, other than having to hobble along. I returned home, took an indomethicin, and a nap.