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Avoid injury by working harder
First tempo run in 2 months! 3 miles in 22:51 (7’37” miles) I started this morning thinking that my back was locked up. As the day went on, things loosened up. I think the tempo run helped instead of hurt. I think I have an inkling of why I got hurt (twice). I was too…
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This running stuff hurts?
I ran my first long run in 7 weeks today. 13 miles, out of 25 for the week. Probably a little too much, too soon. Fastest “long run” in over two months and first long run in 7 weeks. Hip soreness, slightly sore back, and right ankle is bothering me. However, I feel pretty good…
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Unfamiliar pain
SIDE STITCHES. That is sad. It’s been 2 years since an “easy run” gave me side stitches. Yesterday’s run, 5 miles in 45:28 (9’06” pace) — side stitches for last 1.5 miles.This morning’s run, 6 miles in 54:21 (9’04” pace) — side stitches for over half of the run. Legs felt fine, knees and ankles…