After spending more time stretching, massaging, and icing the legs last night, I was feeling pretty good this morning, so I did the scheduled easy 10 miles (up to Wasatch, across Parley's and out to Millstream Lane and back). I felt mild pain in the ITB, but it was clearly better than a couple of days ago. I took it easy until the final mile, where I opened it up a couple of times with 30-second bursts, just to test how the ITB would respond to some turnover. It felt fine.
I'll continue with the stretching, massaging, and icing regimen, but I think I should be back on track now.
I got a call from a volunteer for SGM yesterday asking if I'd like to run as an elite. I immediately responded that I would, and I'm looking forward to the convenience of having my own water bottles available, since I always spill Gatorade in my eyes and struggle to get enough in me when pushing the pace. My favorite part of the conversation was when she explained about the Ibigawa trip for the winner and how I would need to have an answer ready on race day as to whether I could go or not. I told her that a lot of people would have to fall down and drop out before that eventuality would ever play out, but she dutifully went through the whole routine anyway. The elite entry was a very nice surprise. It will be my first experience running with the elites, and I'm excited for it. | 