Leading up to this race, I have been dealing with pain from plantar faciatis in my left foot and a week-long battle with gout in my right foot. I gave a lot of thought to sitting this one out, but ultimately decided to take an easy run last night and see how I felt this morning. I woke up and felt good, so out the door I went.

Given my foot problems and my lack of training lately, I had already decided that if I was able to run it would be an easy pace with a Galloway split. I started at a 13:30 place and walked every eighth minute until after the 8th mile marker. I picked up the pace slightly a little over half way and again with about two miles to go.

This turned out to be a good plan and I was happy with my results. I had a lot left in the tank at the end (honestly, I wasn't even remotely winded), but more importantly I felt no pain.



Nothing. Not even in hindsight. I easily could've pushed harder in this race, but having no idea where the line for injury would be I didn't want to risk it.

Walked around the post-race area for 10-15 minutes, then stretched for another 10 minutes. Iced my left foot down once I got back home. So far, so good as there is no pain in either foot.