Subject: RE: Run 1000 miles in 2016Originally posted by donw
Ugh! 55 miles behind the pace bunny.
I was gradually gaining but I haven't done any running for 11 days because I was experiencing pain/aching in my hip and shin. I actually felt pretty good when I was running or biking but I would feel the ache when I was sitting or resting at night. It was quite unfamiliar which made me cautious about pushing through it. My next big event right is a three day 320 km supported bike ride in the mountains so running isn't really a priority at the moment. I'm going to play this by ear, but it's looking like I might not make 1000 miles this year.
Don
Double ugh!
I didn't do the 320 km bike ride that I had planned for May 21 - 23 because the weather forecast was terrible. I don't regret cancelling because the weather was cold and wet and the ride would not have been much fun.
The hip pain that I mentioned above cleared up a while ago, and the week of June 6 -12 was the first week in several months where I got more than 20 miles in. But I now have plantar fasciitis so once again I am laying off the running for a week or two.
Fortunately I don't have any big races planned for the summer months. I'm going to focus on cycling and I also plan to start a body weight strength routine - something I have intended to do for a while.
I hope others are having better luck with their running goals than I am.
Don |