AKA “Did not start”. This weekend was a good weekend, but it was not a good running weekend.
When last we “chatted”, I’d just finished a hard half marathon that included two+ miles of pain in my foot + a wicked bad blister on my heel. Not knowing what caused those issues and a cold rainy day led me to choose the treadmill on Friday. Unfortunately, thanks to the blister, my 11 miler became 6.1.
Not to worry, I’d run on Saturday instead. I had the brilliant (not) idea to run to packet pick up for the Love the Run 5k that I was running the next day. It was a 6 mile run and I figured I could add on some distance in the neighborhood near the store and get 11 miles in. Beer Geek said he’d pick me up in the store when I was done.
Worst.run.ever.
First, I spent the first two miles convinced I was going to toss my cookies in someone’s yard. No idea what that was all about. Finally got that under control at about mile 2.
Then, at mile 3ish, the pain in my “good” foot returned. I was wearing a different pair of shoes from the brand that caused the blister AND from the brand that I was wearing when the foot pain started during the half. Yes, 3 different brands, 3 failures.
I figured I could keep running and just finish the 6, but then my right calf seized up. Yes, in case you are wondering, this is where I should have called Beer Geek. Instead, I hobbled/walked/ran 2.5 miles with a pain in my left foot and a seized up right calf.
I’m determined mentally strong stupid like that.
Long story short, I spent the rest of Saturday limping, was unable to run my race on Sunday, and am not letting myself run today.
In fact, I volunteered on Sunday, but I made myself wear jeans to the race because otherwise I probably would have been stupid enough to run.
Five weeks to go until my big adventure. Fingers crossed that this is just a minor setback.
Listen to your body and you’ll get there. Fingers crossed that this is just that minor setback because I can’t wait for your adventure!
Oh my goodness. Luckily, I’m sure you have a few more pairs of shoes to try.
Umm, I kind of bought 3 more pairs today…
Sometimes, running tries to push you around to try and prove that it’s the boss. It’s not the boss of you; you’re the boss of it. Way to control it and take a few days off. You never want running to get uppity; then, you just have a spoiled brat on your hands 🙂
UGh. Sorry about all the pain and struggles. You were smart to not race and hopefully a few days of rest will get you back to feeling good. Hang in there!
Hopefully some rest will make a difference!
It’s just a speed bump. A bit of rest time will have you back running comfortably again. Wow, I didn’t realise it was down to only five weeks now.
It’s going to be OK! You made a good choice yesterday and today!! You will be back on track soon! Hope your foot (feet), blisters and calf all feel better for your next run.
Good for you for listening to your body (and for volunteering)!