After another layoff for 7 days, I finally decided to go for a run and test my left foot. Given that the last time I tested it, I pushed a little too hard, I decided to go slow and easy this time around. I left the Garmin at home so I wouldn't be too hard on myself for running too slow and try to push the pace. Instead of my usual 6 mile loop, I cut it in half and only ran 3 miles. It felt so good to be on the road again. My foot felt fine throughout - 0 pain. Woo hoo! And when it was all done, I got to experience the runner's high that I had been missing for 2 weeks. Now that's a feeling that I definitely missed. You could say that I was on cloud 9!
My plan going forward is to run around 30-35 miles this week to get myself back on track and then, if everything is feeling good, I'll jump back into the Pfitz program and continue. I know that I probably lost a little in the 2 week break, but I'm also hoping that the rest will have given my legs a much needed break and give me fresh legs to push hard until the Rock N Roll Marathon on May 31st.
Only 1o weeks left!
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glad the foot is feeling better... just continue to take it easy and make sure its healed! you are doing good at listening to your body so keep it up :)
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