A little over a week ago, I had a message and asked the therapist to focus on my legs. For a few days after the message, beginning with the first run, I noticed a pain or soreness deep inside the tissue of my upper leg. That eventually faded.
On my long Saturday run, I noticed my right, front foot was sore. Then I realized I had experienced that the previous weekend. This gives me pause. I decided to monitor it this week before considering how or if to approach Saturday's run. Do I rest now with the hope that this goes away well before the race? I want to push onward, but common sense says to rest so as to not risk injury.
I've felt something like this before while training for a marathon. My orthopedist informed me that I was on the verge of a stress fracture, and that I would not be running my race. I continued to train with cycling classes, aqua jogging, and a few runs at times. I went to the starting line thinking I might only make it a few miles. I was able to complete the race without pain or injury.
On my long Saturday run, I noticed my right, front foot was sore. Then I realized I had experienced that the previous weekend. This gives me pause. I decided to monitor it this week before considering how or if to approach Saturday's run. Do I rest now with the hope that this goes away well before the race? I want to push onward, but common sense says to rest so as to not risk injury.
I've felt something like this before while training for a marathon. My orthopedist informed me that I was on the verge of a stress fracture, and that I would not be running my race. I continued to train with cycling classes, aqua jogging, and a few runs at times. I went to the starting line thinking I might only make it a few miles. I was able to complete the race without pain or injury.
Additionally, a friend mentioned that I should consider running more hills to prepare, and she suggested Umstead State Park for some short runs together. That is where one goes to work the hills. I used to go there on Saturdays, but for a shorter, weekday run it seems logistically difficult to get there with kids' schedules and a husband in training, too. I will run in Umstead again, just not now.
Alternatively, I can join friends for their mid-week, eight-mile, hilly course. I would rather take my planned cycling and yoga classes mid morning than face this run. If I am healthy, this will do me good. My first leg of the Chase is ranked as difficult with its 8.4 miles of hills. I'll give it a go in the morning.
Alternatively, I can join friends for their mid-week, eight-mile, hilly course. I would rather take my planned cycling and yoga classes mid morning than face this run. If I am healthy, this will do me good. My first leg of the Chase is ranked as difficult with its 8.4 miles of hills. I'll give it a go in the morning.
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