My training has been going very well...shockingly well as a matter of fact. That is not to say it has been easy, because it hasn't. But I have been really good about stretching, using my foam roller, staying hydrated and well nourished, and getting lots of sleep. So while some of the miles have been slow, I have finished them. I ran five miles on Saturday and felt great!
But, of course, there has to be a wrench. I have been using my backpack from school even since graduating, and I know that it is not the most stylish accessory in the world. A couple of weeks ago, I found a great bag at Target for only $29.99 and thought it was the answer! It is a one shoulder bag that fits an enormous amount of stuff, which I thought was fantastic. Well, I used it yesterday, and paid the price for it.
I woke up in the middle of the night with a pain in my lower back that radiated down my legs. I couldn't get comfortable and it progressively got worse throughout the day. I was scheduled to run 5 miles this afternoon, but when I got to the gym, I saw that the massage therapist had an opening and figured that it was probably a good idea to switch my run for a massage. Let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. An hour later, I was still sore, but I felt like she had put me back together.
Tomorrow the training plan calls for another 5 mile run, which I would love to do, so we will see what happens. Did I just say that I would love to run 5 miles tomorrow? Yikes! Where has the old Lynn gone?!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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