Sore again

Running hasn't been easy since the big race.  OK, I've only run 3 times.  I think.  Maybe 2.  I did a quick run on Monday at Meadowridge - just 3 miles, but it was to get back into the groove.  My feet and ankle were sooooo sore after the Broad Street Run, I was kinda surprised.

I did get to see my friend Suzanne this week who helped me stretch out my sore hamstring & worked on my foot a little.  I think I am going to have to go back & visit her again this week, as I am really going to need to get into the swing of things.

Today I decided to go for my Sunday Spring Lake run.  It is finally nice outside!  Last week it was about 45 degrees on Sunday morning & the ocean breeze was toooo chilly for me.  Whatever, I'm a wuss!  It was great to be outside this morning.  The only bad part of this morning's run in that the Garmin was not charged.  Duh!  So I am unsure of how far I went & how long it took me.  I can measure it out on Google Earth, but I am pretty sure it was a little over 5 miles.  Which is good practice because the Spring Lake 5 is in 2 weeks.  Bring on summer!

Soreness Day 3

Wow, who knew my feet would still hurt?  I think I really did a number on myself.  I can deal with the sore muscles in my legs, I've had that pain before after a really hard workout, but the foot pain is a totally new thing.  It feels like the muscles are creaky!  I can't really wear flat shoes.  So I am pretty sure that means I injured whatever muscle runs along the bottom of my foot.  Rest rest rest!

I did treat myself to a massage yesterday & it was totally worth it.  I know it helped a lot.  I can't imagine what I'd feel like if I didn't get one.  I wanted to go for a swim this afternoon because there is no way I am going to even think about running until the end of the week.  My feet need some big time rest from all that pounding.  I'll see how I feel after work.  I should really think about a yoga class as well.  I have a feeling the stretching will really be a huge benefit!

I have to sit down this week & workout a really good plan for the next 4 months.  The Spring Lake 5 is at the end of the month & I have the Navesink swim the very next day.  Yeah, crazy! 

& a big shout out to my friend Doug who participated in the 30th Annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon this past weekend.  Great accomplishment!