Addicted to Running

Training Run (SSD): Saturday, 3/5/2011

After the painful run during WITW 5K on 2/19, I rested for 4 days and ran 3 miles with Jeff on 2/24. My foot protested as well so I decided to rest it again. I really thought 9 days would be enough rest time!

In addition, I went to see my PCP earlier in the week. She confirmed that it was plantar fasciitis, told me to keep up the icing each day, gave me exercises to try as well as increased dosage of anti-inflammatory pills. I could get a referral after trying this "prescription" for a week. Since I had been struggling for almost a month, I was pretty sure I would be seeing a specialist within a few weeks.

Geyer had been struggling with bronchial issues so we were both out of commission. :(

This Saturday, I slept in so I ran solo after waking up and going through my morning routine. Unfortunately I goofed around a little too much and the sun kept rising. Finally I drove to the gym to run in the neighborhood. I started around 10:00 A.M. and it was pretty warm for early March. I hoped I had enough fuel for 3-4 miles. My left foot started to hurt about 1 mile into the run so I ran and walked the rest of the route.

I had a 20K race scheduled in 3 weeks and I started to get nervous. I knew my legs and lungs could handle the mileage but pain during a short, slow run does not miraculously disappear during a 12-mile run and walking it was unappealing. I WANT TO RUN! Arrrgggghhhh!! :s