Guess one of the "joys" of being a morning runner is that even on days you don't run you still wake up nice and early.
I figure since I'm up I might as well post an injury update and write down a few words of wisdom/advice to myself (and whoever else might benefit) for future reference. And sorry about all the moaning/whining Monday, I was maybe a bit over-dramatic.
A few things to add to my list of things NOT to do, especially at 46+ yrs old:
1) DON'T run a brisk (for me) early morning 10-mile run, then shortly after sit in a van for 3-4 hours straight, then in your eagerness to check out the newly installed flatscreen in the master bedroom in the condo, rush carrying 2 or 3 bags/luggage AND a cooler all at once up a flight of stairs.
2) If you wake up the next morning with a new weird pain that you aren't accustomed to, DON'T KEEP RUNNING if the pain is still there in any form after a few minutes or even a few seconds if the pain is intense.
3) If walking aggravates the pain then try not to walk much, and certainly DON'T try running in hopes the pain will magically disappear. Wait until you can walk with NO pain for a couple days or so, then try running but only in accordance with rule 2).
4) DON'T worry be happy.
Feeling some improvement this morning, but still feel pain when walking so for now no thoughts of running, probably not until next week. | 