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Sunday, December 10, 2006
Flat Tire in the Cold
Run Time: 35:59
Total Miles to Date: 166.2
Thoughts on the Run:
Today I had to terminate my first run due to an injury.
Ironically, I set out to do an easy pace. And I thought that's what I was doing ... the plan was a 5-mile out-and-back with the first mile mostly uphill. I dug into what I thought was a steady but slow pace ... it turned out I was actually booking at 9-minutes per mile. At the second mile I started having some pain in the left leg, right at the same spot I had felt it in an earlier run. As that earlier run, I continued on and it went away.
Heading back, however, about 2 miles out it started hurting bad (definitely ITB issue in my left leg). So I started walking. Kept trying to pick up and jog again, but it just wasn't working out so at 3.55 I officially stopped the clock.
The challenge I then faced is a lesson learned. Because it was a short run, I didn't bring my fuel belt. I was dressed for 65 degrees because it was 45 degrees out (ever heard, dress 20 degrees warmer? It works well for me because I was feeling perfect).
The catch is now I was walking (not limping - the funny thing about ITB is you feel it in the run, but you can walk fine) and not as warm. My temperature dropped quickly. Now I was faced with a 1.5 mile walk in the freezing cold. Most of it was in shade and I picked up some breezes. It was probably the most miserable walk I can think of. But, I made it.
Came inside, elevated and iced.
Yes, I am going to attempt the trail today. The trail is completely different and I rarely feel ITB on the trail. I feel fine this morning. Yes, if it does flare again then I'll take my rest. However, I will start doing plenty of ITB Stretches, and, more importantly, will start doing Walt's special. This is an ITB strengthening exercise. The exercise and perhaps one of the most comprehensive descriptions of ITB I've found on the net is right here.
I'll report after my 11-mile trail run today!
Warmly,
Jeremy Likness
posted by Jeremy Likness | 9:07 AM
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