Holy Shins

I had every intention of running yesterday. But it was cold, and I was sore. So I made it my official full rest day for this week. I felt guilty about it, but ultimately it was the right decision in order to get anything else done this week.

Today, I went out to run three miles and had the most disappointing run I've had in a long time (potentially ever). I have been very sore in my calves lately. I don't warm up enough, and I don't stretch enough after my runs. I know this, and I kind of ignore it. Shame on me.

No longer. I made it through the first mile slowly with minor pain. I thought it would go away as I warmed up as calf soreness tends to do. But starting into that second mile I could not make it anymore. I did a walk/run interval for the second mile but ultimately called it quits two miles in. 

I did put in an NROL session afterwards that felt good. I also did some serious stretching to try to work out the calves followed by icing. I am going to try to a tempo run tomorrow and will warm up and stretch beforehand. It may end up being modified again depending on how my legs are doing. 

This is not what I was expecting this week after such a nice successful run week last week. But I will listen to my body, and I will not overdo it. 

Moderation, kids. It's important in every aspect of life.