The run started out good...of course I had an energy gel before this long run. I was able to keep a good pace, or so I thought! My body felt fine throughout the first five kilometers. But during the fifth kilometer, my body felt a little bit like it was shutting down. The run felt a little harder to do. Somehow, I found the energy and stamina within me to at least make it another kilometer before I took a quick rest. I refueled on another energy gel and drank some water. After that little break, I felt great and good to go. The next couple of kilometers were quite easy.
It makes me wonder if I was crashing from the first energy gel. I also ate two bananas before my run today. Usually the bananas charge me up enough to keep going and no crashing feeling. The only difference today was the energy gel. So it really made me ponder if I was feeling a crash. After my second energy gel there was no crashing feeling at the end of my run. I even got a little faster during the last kilometer or so of my run. I think any runner would agree, being able to go a little faster at the end of a run is the best feeling!
I also think my right foot is a little different. It doesn't point straight forward, but slants to the right. I know I had an injury there from soccer during middle school, but I didn't really think it affected me too much. This run today felt a little harder on my right leg. It was only my lower right leg, calf area if you will. My knee felt fine. But the ankle area and shin area of my right leg were a little sore. While I was running I looked down at my feet and noticed the right foot does slant a little. Not really sure what to make of that at this point, but I guess it will be a Google search type of day!
The construction area I run pass has improved a little. There is the beginnings of a road. And it looks like I can start to see the beginnings of where the new houses' lots will be. Here is the next photo!
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