rough patch
there are times, during training and racing, that things just don’t go (or feel) right. within running circles, it’s referred to as a “bad” or “rough” patch. as of late, i’ve been working through a rough patch.
back on the 19th, i ran a hilly route out to the Retzer Nature Center then ran a bit on the wooded trails and headed home. the next morning my right shin was rather sore and i didn’t have much range of motion. no big deal, i could use a day off. the next day i figured i’d gear up and get in some easy miles. after slowly jogging for 2 minutes, i opted to make a 180 for home and grabbed an ice pack for the shin. after my second day without running, i was able to get my rear out the door for some easy miles. for the most part, the run went well as my shin didn’t bother me – – but a new pain showed up in my upper right hamstring.
perhaps i’m out of warranty (being over 30,000 on my odometer) or am in need of a rotation of sorts; but i’m beginning to feel more and more like the tin man who was in constant need of that can of oil to move fluidly. regardless, this week i kept the pace easy and took the time to stretch a bit after i run. as of now, the hamstring is getting closer to 100%. i even had enough spring in my step to avoid a wee little foo foo dog who was trying to chase me down during my run tonight. earlier in the week, he might have caught me. 🙂
8/16 off
8/17 6 miles (easy)
8/18 6 miles (easy)
8/19 6 miles (easy)
8/20 off (right shin)
8/21 off (right shin)
8/22 6 miles (easy)
8/23 6 miles (easy)
8/24 7 miles (moonlit miles on the glacial drumlin)
8/25 7 miles (more moonlit miles on the glacial drumlin)
8/26 5 miles (easy)
MTD – 150.25 miles (21 runs in 26 days)
YTD – 1268.5 miles
Odometer – 30,776.5 miles