Since I survived last week's long run on the home TM, I decided I could do it again (and enjoy a few more minutes of sleep). I watched a bunch of recorded shows, but saved Biggest Loser for the last 45 minutes of the run....when I needed the motivation. I was nervous about how the ankle would do. The shins aspect feels a lot better, but the actual ankle bone was still achy. Again, I think it is a form issue. I have HORRIBLE form. HORRIBLE!! I've been strength training like crazy and running every other day. What else could it be? I'm not sure what else to do....sigh. The ankle held up okay on the run. I felt a lot better than last week (mental wise). I put my ipod on the last 3 miles and turned it up to fight the mental demons. I won. I broke the run into 2x5 mile runs and a 3 mile run and it worked out. Took at GU at mile 7 and soon thereafter felt the rush of the double caffeine. Yahooo...... Lots of stretching and foam rolling after. And lots of ice. I'm taking the next 2 days off from running (not strength training), so hopefully things will calm down. All this snow is great for our trip to Brighton tomorrow!!! |