Feeling Pretty Darn Good ;-)
October 26, 2009
Well, I’m going into the third week of post marathon recovery and all is going really well. Just a few minor twinges here and there, but nothing to worry about at this point. The left heel is doing much better and hasn’t given me any problem for the last few runs. I did 8 miles Saturday with no problem. I have been getting some shin ache on my left leg (always my problem side) and some hamstring tightness on the left side as well. The hammy tightness is nothing new and just won’t loosen up no matter what I do and I have tried it all.
This morning I went out for a 5 miler and aside from some shin ache and hamstring tightness I felt great and the pace (9:32) felt moderately easy. I have 27 miles scheduled for this week and will take it up to 30 next week and will hold it there for a few weeks just to keep a moderate base.
I have a Thanksgiving 5k to run, but I haven’t done any speed work of any kind and don’t plan to for a while so will do this one just for fun and will probably do it at MP (9:00) rather than go all out. Beyond that I have nothing yet. Still haven’t decided on a spring marathon either.
So, another year of training and racing is all but over and even though I experienced the agony of defeat in my high hopes of a BQ or even a PR, I can still say that things are looking much more positive for hitting my dream goal of a BQ than what they were last year at this time when I was struggling with an injury and other health issues.
Hope everyone had a great weekend and congrats to all who raced this weekend!
Enjoy every step!
Al