14, 16, who's counting
I wanted to run 16 miles Saturday morning. I intended to run 16 miles Saturday morning. I woke up at 4:15 am and met a couple other running mates at 5:30 am so I could run 16 miles Saturday morning.
Well, I only ran 14.
But I have an excuse. And I also learned a lesson in the process.
With a slight case of tendonitis in my right knee, I slipped on a knee band which helps keep the kneecap from sliding around as much. It helped. My right knee feels great.
But what I didn't count on was that this strap may have slightly inhibited blood flow to the muscles in my right lower leg (aka - calf). So it cramped (big surprise here) about 11 miles into the run. I am sure this was caused by the band b/c my left calf was fine. Lesson learned - don't wear the band so tight.
Oh well. In the end, I stopped at 14, not because I didn't have 16 in me, but because those last 2 miles would have irritated me.
I tacked on 4 more outside miles today. And I am hoping the snow stays away tomorrow so I can continue running outside - my trails have finally melted! But I doubt I will be that lucky!
Well, I only ran 14.
But I have an excuse. And I also learned a lesson in the process.
With a slight case of tendonitis in my right knee, I slipped on a knee band which helps keep the kneecap from sliding around as much. It helped. My right knee feels great.
But what I didn't count on was that this strap may have slightly inhibited blood flow to the muscles in my right lower leg (aka - calf). So it cramped (big surprise here) about 11 miles into the run. I am sure this was caused by the band b/c my left calf was fine. Lesson learned - don't wear the band so tight.
Oh well. In the end, I stopped at 14, not because I didn't have 16 in me, but because those last 2 miles would have irritated me.
I tacked on 4 more outside miles today. And I am hoping the snow stays away tomorrow so I can continue running outside - my trails have finally melted! But I doubt I will be that lucky!
posted by Kevin at 4:54 PM
2 Comments:
It WILL NOT snow! Do you hear me! Sorry the knee is acting up, and good job on the 14.
If you guys are getting the same storm we're getting (which is hitting harder in southern Iowa), I think your snow free trails are short lived! Get some Yak Trakkers! I run in the snow in those.
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