1:18:25 ==> 8:34 pace. I ran along Old Smyrna, then Holt Road, and then through the Stone Ridge neighborhood to Edmonson Pike and then back through my neighborhood. It was a nice loop, particularly because half of Holt Road was closed because of construction. There were a few very steep hills in the Stone Ridge neighborhood that I didn't particularly enjoy. I've been going pretty slow this entire week, but I've still gotten in nearly 40 miles, which I feel good about. My achilles doesn't hurt, but it is still a little stiff, despite my slow runs. I have done one set of calf exercises (heel lowerings) almost every day this week. I plan to do two sets every day next week. I've been making a conscientious effort to stretch before and after each run. After most runs, I have iced my achilles and taken two ibuprofin. Anyway, I feel like I'm putting in a valiant effort to get better. I miss the faster runs. Hopefully I'll get in one or two next week. |