Just did a quick mile out and back today to keep myself in the habit. Knees still very crampy and aching even when running with aspirin...this might not be a good thing. I walked 3/4 of it (ugh...would love to up that ratio but I'm a pain wuss and won't run through the ache). I hope running is like figure skating for me in the sense that I would spend weeks and weeks on one or two moves and never get it right and then one day step onto the ice and do it without any effort.
I did sign up for a holiday running/walking challenge on RW. I set my goal for 5.5 weeks at 40 miles...doesnt seem like a lot but for me that will be huge (thats around 8 miles a week). I just want to do my team, the Galloping Gobblers, proud! :-)
I skated this morning as well and my knees hurt on the ice too. I worked through it and did my usual repertoire of edges, crossovers, spiral, lunge (ouch on the knees) spin and waltz jump. Not too bad for half an hour. I just wish my legs didn't cramp up so much even doing mundane things....
Debating on the wisdom of going out tomorrow...even for another out and back...my race is only a mile on Thursday and I know I will be near the back of the pack...do I push myself to improve or let my body rest and let the adrenaline take me on Thursday?
Endomondo specs before I forget:
1.04 miles
16:28 time
3.78 mph avg
15:51 min/mile
Time to hit the showers and find something productive to do....
If you must go out, walk it and save some for thursday.
ReplyDeleteI agree to always save some energy for the race, unless its a fun run and you dont really care about time.. But also the adrenaline from the race atmosphere will help you!
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