So, I had all intentions of a 4 mile run yesterday after work. Let me start off by saying that running at 3pm in July is probably not the brightest idea. And even tho it was *only* 77 degrees out yesterday, which is unseasonable cool for the midwest, it was still humid and I was not properly hydrated at all. In fact, earlier in the day, I had just told my friend at work that I had been SO BUSY at work that I didn't even have time to pee, therefore, I also had no time to keep hydrated the way I normally do. I probably had less than 48 oz of water during my entire workday as opposed to a typical 96 or so oz.
Anyway, I headed out to the downtown airport to run the loop out there (3.6 miles). It's a pretty flat area and one of my favorite spots to run. Plus, it is RIGHT on my way home from work.
Well, I knew at the end of the first mile that I was not well hydrated and should probably turn around and head back to my car rather than finish the entire loop. But I was stupid...and kept on going. Once I turned the corner, things took a turn for the worse. The cool breeze I had been running into on the way up the loop was gone. It was hot, humid, and I was dragging. Not to mention that my left leg started to give a familiar pain. :( I'm *hoping* it's just shin splints. I'm *fearing* it may be my stress fracture. Needless to say, I walked pretty much the rest of the way around the loop. How disappointing. I had a great 4 mile run last week and thought that I was getting my groove back. And yesterday I probably didn't even run 2 whole miles of the loop.
I'm gonna feel it out over the next few days. Rest, ice, etc. I really do hope it's just shin splints since I just started running again after being off for 2 months. I really can't afford another injury. I've already registered for Nations and I'm doing it no matter what, even if I have to walk the run portion. But it's just disappointing to think I may have an injury again.
At this point, I'm really thinking I need to invest in a stride coach. It's not cheap, but if my form is getting me injured, I need to make the investment to correct it. I'll follow up more on that later.
In other news, Fair Weather Runner, the Self-Proclaimed Running DORK is headed my way today and we're going to do lunch! How exciting, my first bloggie meet up - woot! I feel a pic for Friday Foto coming on....!!! :)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009: 3.6 mile run/walk
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5 comments:
I am sure you and FWR will be snogging by the end of the "Date." LOL (sorry watched Harry Potter last week)
"Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!"
Have a great day Ash!! Hope your legs is OK. What in the green Earth is a "stride coach"?
Your playin it smart! Just take it easy for a couple days, much better safe then sorry as you know. Gave me a heads up on the hydration too, i havent drank much water yet today, thanks :)
must be nice to still be at 77 degrees. we're upper 80's low 90's all week.
Take it easy Ashley. Icing and rest helps so much.
By the way, I tagged you. Check out my latest post.
I was in KC on the 25th, and we drove by the airport and I saw people running and thought of you.
I hope your shin is better! I am dealing with shin pain now and it is making me crazy!!!
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