Hello again,
I am finishing up my back log of blogs for last week. Run #59 was supposed to be a long/easy run (16-18 miles) and run #60 was an easy 3-4 miles. Since I am still nursing back my ankle, my plan was to flip the runs and walk at the horse park on Saturday and see how it felt. Then Sunday, I was going to run a 10 miler to phase back into long runs.
Saturday at the horse park went well. Although the day started out cold (39 degrees), it wormed up nicely by mid afternoon (67 degrees). We walked all around the park and the ankle did surprisingly well. At dinner time I cut off the wrap I put on and it was till doing well.
Sunday, my plan was to go run after church at the dam (where the dreaded "ascent" is located). I was planning on running the upper loop twice and taking a walking/water break every 3 miles to simulate the water stations on the marathon route. The run started out well. I was running on the lower end of my targeted range for the first 3 miles. At mile 3 I walked for about 40 seconds while I got a drink of water and then started back up. I felt strong. The break had given me a boost of energy and I was running well until about a mile into it - then the pain started. The outside of my right foot (same one that the ankle sprain is on) started hurting. There was sharp pain near the wrapped area. The pain continued until I stopped and cut the wrap off of my ankle. It was rolled and really tight on my foot. Once I got it off, it was back to running smoothly. My pace was better than my first 3 miles and things were going well until about mile 2 then the pain came back. This time in both feet. It was not as intense, but still hurt. The longer I ran the more painful it became. At mile 6 I was visibly limping and my stride was suffering from the pain. I decided to call it a day and head home.
I have had pain off and on on the outside of my feet for the past 3-4 months. I have generally attributed it to just being old and needing to replace my running shoes, but I have new shoes and the pain seems to be getting worse. I was frustrated wit my Sunday run because I was feeling fit both physically mentally to go the other 4 miles, but my feet hurt so bad I had to stop. I have made an appointment to see a podiatrist this week and get to the bottom of my pain. Once I get the pain issue resolved, I am confident that I can complete the pig - maybe in under 5 hours.
I will keep you all posted on my saga. Tomorrow I am going to try and get 7 miles in before work. If things hold together, I am going to try to do my Yasso 800's, but we will see how the feet/ankle are in the morning.
Peace,
Philippians 4:13
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