Wednesday - our running group is getting bigger! We had an awesome turn out on Wednesday. M changed up our routes a bit and set up a 4 and 6 mile route. We always agree because he maps out runs that always differ from our GPS. So I ran the 6 but it was 5.66 on my GPS. Hey, it was almost 6 and I will take it.
We ran through the forest preserve trails this time which was great. About 4 miles was run through the trails and it was very neat to run together with a big group. The girls and I actually led, only around 8:50/9:00 mm but it felt really good. We ended the night with Trivia game led by our group leader at the local craft beer/wine place we always end up at - it's such a great group I love it!
Friday - I had the chance to do a long run this morning so I decided to try to see if I could run 9 miles without inflicting pain. The run was going great, I felt strong and started to negative split after the second mile.After 7 miles I thought for sure I'd be able to do the full 9. I wasn't even thinking of ITBS. Then after mile 8, I noticed that old familiar, subtle knee tightness. My thoughts for the run turned to panic as I thought "oh no it's back!". I really have been slacking with my rolling and strength, taking for granted my pain free runs for over a month. So after 8.25 I stopped, stretched and walked. It wasn't bad, as bad as I've felt it, but it was enough to make me want to stop before it got worse. I ended up running the last .25 mile home and it was ok. When I rolled I noticed I was tight and vowed tonight to stretch and roll and do my ITBS PT exersizes. You can't take for granted a run with no pain - especially after suffering through ITBS.
Tomorrow we are leading a 6 mile run for our running group. I hope I am in top form
8.5 miles 1:12:22 8:30 mm (I hope I can do the half in September since I know I can PR with my long runs feeling easy at 8;30)
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