Recovery remains slow. After I stretch, lace up, and get out into the increasingly frigid evening, one of three things happen:
1) A pleasant run with minimal pain,
2) I fight my angry legs and walk more than I hoped, or
3) I run through some early pain that gives way to an incredible sensation of peace and strength.
Monday's run was #3, the big breakthrough that let me know my biomechanics aren't totally screwed. Here's the best part. Last week I got up to 15 miles, likely my longest weekly total for the rest of the year (seeing as I'm so close to my goal!).
Tuesday: Mostly #2 with shades of #1 during the last of 3 miles.
Thursday: Bumping up cautiously to 3.5 miles, a hint of #3 but mostly #1 with angry ankles after navigating through traffic.
Sunday: Back to 5 miles, not bad but not like a training run either.
Monday: As the cold front moves in, I'm enjoying scenario #3 over 3.5 miles and, for the first time in months, I finish stronger than I started.
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Week 46: 15 Miles
Miles To Date: 962 Miles
On Pace For: 1093 Miles
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