So, today was a 16-miler, but I decided to do only 14. I'm not training for a full anytime soon, but I do have 3 halves within the next three months, so I'm thinking a maximum of 14 miles on a long run will be fine, and will keep me in a bit of shape when I start training for a full again.
I haven't really run since the marathon. I tried last Sunday, but gave up after a mile (due to back pain) and walked the other 4.8 miles. For the past week, I've been at the gym daily, doing weight training and spending time on the elliptical, so I figured I'd be ok. Ummm... no.
The first 10 miles were fine. I decided to stop running with my iPod because it distracts me, but I had a great time and was running better without it. After the 1st mile, my right achilles tendon (which has been tight and slightly sore since the marathon) starting stiffening up. Groan. But after another mile it was fine. Then tight again. Then fine. That went on for a while, but the weather was pleasant and the route was nice and scenic and familiar and I was feeling fine. After 10, though, I was feeling the strain and pain. After 11, I gave up jogging. I walked fast for a mile, and then I limped for the last 2 miles. I was whining so badly the last two miles, that it's a good thing I was by myself. Each step was torture.
Now I am home. I've decided to make a concerted effort, despite the weather, to actually do the weekly maintenance runs that I've been skimping on. I need to get back to normal (which means how I was running before my June marathon).
Now, for the rest of the day, I'm thinking I'll take a nap and then work on my project.
Oh, yeah. I donated blood yesterday afternoon. That might have an effect on my overall feeling today. Duh.
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