What a weekend for my running it has been... Yesterday was a great run. I did a 5K and tried to work on a faster pace, which I accomplished. I got faster every split and in general, was pretty happy with how the run went. This week's long run was a short run, because every four weeks there is a "rest" week where I don't run as much. So I ran 10K today, and it killed me. I don't know what happened to me. After six kilometers I took a short rest, and then took another rest to get a picture of that development that they are building. I thought I would be able to run back home easily after two rests. Well, think again. I felt like I was stopping after every minute. And part of the time I would actually walk. I mean, it was only like ten to twenty seconds of walking and then I would start running again, but man... My body just felt zapped today of its energy. I just don't get it. The weather was nice, mostly cloudy, so there was a little sunshine, but nothing like tons of sun rays beaming down on me.
My feet took a big hit today. I know I definitely have some blisters forming. One of my blisters popped yesterday (on the bottom of my right foot) and I wonder if that had anything to do with today. I know you're not supposed to pop them, let them heal on their own time. Is this what happens after one pops and you run on it the next day? I hope not! My feet have taken quite a beating the last few weeks. Under one of my toenails, I can see pooled blood. So that toenail is purple and I have had it for like a week, and Ryuta just noticed it yesterday. A couple of my toes have blisters on them, but I always thought that was normal with running...am I wrong again? Looks like it will be time to research feet and running. And I know I said this in an earlier post, but I really need to start carrying water on anything above an 8K. Maybe that's why I was so tired today, I just needed a little water.
I did go running after lunch today, so that was the only thing I did differently for my Sunday run. Usually I do my run in the morning, after I wake up. Today, I had lunch, waited for about an hour and a half and then went on my run. That could be it too. My body just didn't want to be outside running today. What a crappy run. I mean, my 15K from last week was easier than today.
Alrighty...I have complained enough. I will do my research and can't wait to report back on feet!
Follow my run!
http://runmeter.com/886666d72192b648/Run-20130609-1333?r=e
No comments:
Post a Comment