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September 25, 2005
Play, Long Run, Work
That's about the order my weekend went. I had planned on doing my long run on Saturday morning before we went to Six Flags amusement park, but I when I got up at 5:15, I just didn't feel like running. I went back to bed and woke up at 8:30 to get ready for our 10:15 rally at our friend's house. Everyone else, including Jessie, got their long runs in, so I was feeling a bit guilty for being lazy. R's company had rented the park for a private party for the day, which was awesome because the lines were considerably shorter or non-existent and the food was free. Since I get motion sick very easy, I sat out most of the roller coasters. One of the rides I did take broke down mid-stream and we got stuck with two bratty kids (without their parents) screaming behind us. The girl accused the ride operator of "ruining my special day." I had to ask R., "You sure you want kids???"
Since I skipped out on the run on Saturday, I had to get up just as early this morning to make up for it because I had a lot of school reading/research, gear/agendas to get ready for the upcoming Reserves weekend, and a massage to fit in before a group meeting at 7 for our notional camera business-project. My legs weren't feeling the love for the first two loops at Burke Lake. They felt heavy and slow, and my mindset wasn't there either. I sprained my left ankle on some roots ~3 miles into the run. I was upset for a couple of minutes. I didn't want my run to be ruined, but I would have had to jog/walk 2 more miles back to my car anyway. After shaking the ankle around, I decided to see if I could run on it sans pain. Sure enough, the tightness and pain subsided at least until I finished my run. I finally got focused and hunkered down on the final loop and change, negative splitting by a minute and a half. I've been babying my ankle ever since, so it's just a tad swollen and tight right now.
It's going to be a crazy week between work, training, completing school projects done/group meetings, and getting refreshed on Marine Corps uniforms, history, and conducting inspections for the inspection I'm holding next weekend. Thank goodness for tapering!
Posted by Leilani at September 25, 2005 10:20 PM
Comments
I hope you're ankle is okay. I'm glad you could finish your run.
I know tapers can be usually be hard, but at least you will be kept MORE than busy to take your mind off of it. :) It sounds like the taper is coming at a great time!
Posted by: Audrey at September 25, 2005 11:45 PM
How is your ankle feeling? If all is well, enjoy the taper - it is the final reward before the marathon!
Posted by: bridget at September 30, 2005 07:15 PM