Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Too Much Running?

So I've been doing my 5K a Day Challenge for 20 days now with 10 to go and I have been having problems with my legs.  As a runner I know that any kind of distance running is usually followed with some type of pain or soreness, but my shins are killing me.  There are times that after a run my shins are throbbing.  I am constantly having to fight through soreness in my right knee and shin while running just to finish a 5K.  I am now 5 miles behind and will have to make those miles up.

Yesterday I gave myself a rest because I was exhausted from work and working out all the time.  I can't wait for this challenge to be over.  There is no medal or recognition.  Just the sense of pride of finishing what I started.  But once it's over, I'm not running for a week.  Gotta give my legs a chance to truly heal and recover from the abuse.  I am hoping that this challenge would have helped me lose a few extra pounds this month.  I guess we'll see on July 1st.

In the mean time, just gonna keep on chuggin along.  I am going to try and hit 5 miles tonight to help make up some of the miles I am behind on.  Better get the ice pack and ibuprofen ready.

Ron

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