I could've sworn my schedule included a 5 mile run this morning--but upon second look just now, it should've been 6. No biggie. Instead of the scheduled 4 tomorrow, I'll do another 5.
Still getting up early and hitting the gym before work....loving it.
Saturday's 7 mile run was good. My left hip started bothering me during the last mile--it has happened to me once before during soccer. It feels like I need to pop the joint, or it's slightly out of place. I'm planning a visit to the Doc after the first of the year, just to check in and talk about my training and make sure everything is kosher. My knees were a little sore after the long run, too--but nothing a day of rest didn't fix. A couple running sources say that ice baths are good after those long runs when your legs are sore. They probably are good for your muscles, but I'm not sure I could stand the ice for very long. Maybe in the heat of Summer, but for now it's not been a big deal.
Yesterday my legs felt really tired most of the day, and a little achy--that soreness in your muscles when it feels like a good long stretch would fix it. I finally did a little stretching at lunch and took a short walk to help warm up the muscles. It seemed to help some. A good night's sleep last night helped, too. No issues this morning. 5 miles this morning were great--it still amazes me I can run for 50 minutes and want to keep on going even longer. It's so freeing.
Looking forward to my first 8 miler on Saturday. Will have to do it first thing when we arrive in Wenatchee. Will get it out of the way so I can work up my appetite and not feel guilty about attacking the cookie bin! LOL! It's going to be a busy day--But I can't wait to be home! It's a much needed vacation!
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