It sucks to do a long run like that and then go straight to bed. The bonus is you sleep like a rock. But, your muscles just lock right up and it makes recovery tough. That coupled with having to go to work the next day and sit at a desk all day long. I work in a very small office and usually work through my lunch hours, so not much opportunity to move around.
Normally on Tuesday nights I run. But I wasn't sure if this was wise or not. I e-mailed the oh-so-experienced Marlene to see what she would do. Unfortunately I did it too late in the day and didn't hear back from her in time. So .... I went anyway. Did 3.5 miles at a snails pace. The first few minutes were quite funny looking, but I did feel better at the end.
Tips I've learned recently:
- If there is even the slightest chance of rain ... bring a hat!
- Layering is an art ... that I am not even close to having perfected.
- Do not eat cabbage & samosas before a long run
- Make sure you REALLY like your long run partner. After 3-4 hours you may begin to hate them, even if you absolutely love them. I totally love my running buddy, but after that long when you're sore and tired, it can't possibly be your own fault [insert sarcasm]and you need someone to blame for dragging you into this crazy idea. We may have been throwing the 'b' word back and forth at one another near the end.
- If you need to stop for a potty break en route and decide to use a farmer's apple orchard ... beware of Siberian Huskies that may come lurching at you. Apparently he did not want me using his tree. I agreed and found another field.
Did the dreaded swim this morning. Other than that, I think today is a rest day.
Keep Active!
Heidi
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9 comments:
Hahaha - the funny thing about this post is that I know it'a all true!!!
you crack me up Heidi! Hope your leg is feeling better soon!
Doesn't sound fun! But I think the short run the day after was actually a good idea...gets the crap out of the legs. Happy rest day!
Oh boy, Heidi...I feel tired just reading this! I can't imagine trying to run that long with someone else on a regular basis. Someone would be injured - and not from the running!
Hope you leg loosens up/feels better!
This post is so funny!! Although I am sure waking up in pain was NOT fun at all :(
Cabbage and samosas before a run? Oh lordy.
Pretty sure if I ended up in a difference of opinion with a Siberian Husky, I'd let him win too. Good choice. :)
I had to laugh at the lessons learned, especially the Husky :)
You so deserve a rest day. What? You deserve two rest days!
What can I say??? You certainly put a smile on my face tonight :)
My friend, after reading your story of 20 miles on a workday after work and Syl running in the snow I couldn't leave behind:
11K
-4C
Snow and ice on the road
I DID IT!
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