On Friday we were supposed to do a long endurance sort of run, so I decided to run a little longer than our workout sheet said because, well, I'm not that fast a runner and it takes me longer to go farther than some OTHER people I know. I ran towards Pololu and back, turning around at the 28 mile marker. I didn't push too hard but inadvertently got some intervals in anyway because there are three gulches and a few other hills in the direction I went. Felt really strong the whole time, and even felt like I could have gone a bit more when I got back home. However, my left leg is still bothering me -- doesn't hurt in any particular place for too long, but it aches in the hamstring, then in the IT band, then the knee, then the shin... the whole thing is just kind of unhappy. Definitely planning to see someone about it now -- this will NOT get in the way of Tammy's first half! Anyway, ended up running about 1:37, and went a little over 9 miles.
Just got back from our Saturday 'easy swim'. It was easy in that I didn't push very hard, but again we went to Mahukona and again it was choppy with a current. I got slapped around for a while, got a little dizzy, but kept at it and it actually felt pretty good. Mostly because I wasn't fighting the waves, I just went with it, letting the surge dictate my rhythm. Swam for 32 minutes. Ready for big brick tomorrow.. I THINK...
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my yoga teacher gave me some stuff called China Gel -- it's camphor and menthol and a few more things -- does a good job of easing specific aches after exercise.
i'm wondering if you need a better pair of running shoes?
China Gel, eh? Maybe I can find some in Hilo on Wednesday.
As for the shoes, part of the problem might be that I recently switched from the 'old reliable' to the supposed same shoe in trail runner form. Stiffer sole, etc. and my left leg has always been really touchy! In any case, I found a good PT in Kona I will be seeing on Friday. Need to kick this (ha! so to speak!)
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