Needed to run 10, ran 3
Woke up early this morning to do a 10 mile training run. Was feeling good when I started, legs were a bit sore, but they have been sore for the last week. So it was expected.
As the run progressed my legs started to feel heavy. I started to feel a bit of pain in my lower left leg. By mile 3 the pain was unbearable. I could not run any longer. I stopped.
I was very disappointed that I could not finish my run. But it was best that I stopped. I didn’t want to injury myself more. The rest of the day was spent icing my sore legs.
Let’s hope that my legs are recovered by the middle of the week, so I can try to get the 10 mile training run in before the half marathon on Saturday.
Posted on June 19, 2011, in 2011, Training and tagged Running. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
I know how that goes; believe me we’ve all been there. It was smart to cut the run short at mile 3; absolutely. But it will get better; my friend Mike says the pain in my calves is due to weak muscles. I’m working on that.
Good luck!
The hardest thing in the world can be “shutting it down” on a planned run. I’ve learned a few times that pushing through sharp pain will only sideline you.
Sucks you had to cut it short, but very wise of you. Feel better soon.