Injury is for the birds

Wednesday, July 15th—went to Westtown School. My planned workout: Pick-up reps
8x 400m @ 70 w/2 min Int and #s 2,5,8 @ 63. I knew the workout would be challenging, particularly because I hadn’t done it in a while, the last time I did it I gave myself more recovery, and it was 6:30 in the morning. After the first 400, I knew that I was in for a treat! I hit :70. The next one I hit in :64, after which I truly welcomed the :70 in 400 #3 and the :71 in 400 #4. I told myself that I didn’t want the workout to be downhill from the :71, so I focused and hit :64 for 400 #5. On 400 #6, I really started feeling my Achilles, so I stopped at the 200 mark in :34, which was well on pace to another :70. Even though I was starting to hurt, I saw the light at the end of the tunnel and could have completed the workout. During my cool down, my Achilles was really tightening and killing me, so I stopped after 400.

When I got home from work, I learned that my Thermoskin Plantar FXT and arch lift had arrived. I plan to use them immediately.

In the early evening I went to Chester County Running Store, where someone from NovaCare volunteers monthly to speak with individuals for sports-related injuries. The guy was really helpful; he provided me with some great exercises and advice about how to heal up.

Injury is for the birds!

Tuesday, July 14th—took off. Having trouble with feet and Achilles. Took time to ice and rest.