Trails!

Went for a hike up to the "Flag Peak" (6,620').  Its the peak midway up to Little Baldy from Providence Canyon that has a US flag on top.  I had never been there before and decided to power hike it hard.  Leg was feeling great on the uphill, and a bit touchy on the way down.  26:30 up (via the longer way) and 17:30 down the steep way.  I had to go different ways to figure out the best path.  The steep down route seemed to the be the most popular route and the other seemed like it was more like a deer trail.  Who cares though..

T-44:00 (1500' vert) 2 miles

Ran to a Redbox (Avengers).  Loved it.  Hulk was the best.

My sciatica has been killing me today.  Plus the legs are crazy sore from yesterday.  Guess I am starting over from scratch.  Climbing 1500' in one mile is a bit much I guess.

Since I couldn't run today (see reasons below) I went walking to try and loosen it up.  Averaged 15 mins/mile and it felt like 9 mins a mile.

- Sciatica Pain

- Right groin wouldn't let me lift up my leg past a shuffle.

- Right Hammy locked up

- ITBS is still giving me reminders every so often.

- My left side is perfect though....

sciatic pain!

Sciatic pain has worsened after an evening of jousting and goofing off in a bouncy house.  Bad idea.  Couldn't sleep and nearly died of pain while putting on pants and shoes.  Went to Instacare and got some muscle relaxants for sleeping.  Tylenol for the daytime.  Doc told me to stay active and it will go away eventually.