Was excited to get out and run today... however it was not as fun when I got out. I bought some new running shoes and they did not appear to have an appropriate amount of cushion. Meaning I can feel my knees and feet are aching now after my run... not good. I am going to give them another try this afternoon on the treadmill but if I am still in pain I will seek a different pair quickly! I took the cushion out that came with the shoe and put my Pinnacle insert in... this afternoon I am going to put the cushion back in along with my Pinnacle insert. Hoping this will eliminate the issue. In the meantime I am going to pop some advil and soak my feet/ankle in some ice.
In addition about 5 miles into my run I tweaked my left ankle on a curve! Not enough to have a sprain but just enough to aggrivate me. :-(
Ok enough of the negative stuff. I was able to get into my zone this morning and my cardio felt great. I could talk at the end of my run (i.e. a lady was walking a dog and I was able to speak with no issues). I pushed for an extra two not because I want to up my mileage this week but because I am uncertain as to hoe many miles I can get in due to travelling etc. If I get my planned 50 in then I will take off but I am honestly guessing I will have to miss a day here or there. Either way I plan to log my miles on the days that I can get out. Goal for today is to get in another 3-4 later on the treadmill...that would be a great start for the week!
Look for an update later today or tommorow...
Happy CHRISTmas eve!! and Happy Holidays!!
Kevin | 