I tried to run 14 miles but ran into a couple of problems. 1) American Fork canyon is just not good for running: not enough shoulder and too many fast cars and bicycles. After getting about 1 mile away from the visitor center (6 miles away from home) I dodged a fast bicycle and decided it was enough and turned around. 2) My left calf stiffened up and my right hip started causing me a lot of pain. So I had to walk (actually limp) the last 3 miles home. It's a little discouraging wondering how I'm ever going to finish the half marathon, let alone a full marathon next year. The calf should heal up with more time, but the hip has bothered me for years so I don't know how it's ever going to get better. I'll just keep running and hope for the best. I know everyone else struggles with pains now and then.
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