Better Back, Bad Knee?

So Wed after my post I felt good. Thursday I took the day off because I knew I was running long today and working out tomorrow/running Sunday. Well I wake up this morning and literally can not get out of bed. Like legs are not functional. Awesome.

So today being my long run day I ate carbs (shocker) I had an Energy Kitchen english muffin and Egg white with Mozz cheese sammy. And some Kefir. And a Margarita shok blok thingie before I went out at Noon. Actually 1230. Yes, you heard that right.

I planned on running about 10m and did about 10.25 give or take. I did have to walk some because after my second reservoir lap (about 5 mi in) the outside of my right knee (perhaps right IT band) basically quit working. PAIN!

I ran through it thinking it would get better and it did. I made it from E90 to W87 before almost dying again (and Harlem Hill is no joke people!!) On and off from there it was shitty to very shitty. Now I feel like I can't walk! I need to foam roll, cold bath and I am sure I'll be fine. It's like a "I'm so tired I'm not participating in this exercise" sort of muscle pain if you can imagine that.

Wht else? I am not dizzy nor too salty so I think the salt package thing is working. Still a bit chilly after the run, but perhaps thats just me?

to run or not to run

So I have a 'bad' back. I hate to say it like that so perhaps temperamental would be a better description. Regardless, I get back spasms. I occassionally take muslce relaxers. I get massaged often. So of course as soon as my physical therapist/masseuse hits the road to get married and honeymoon my back throws a fit. I tried walking. I tried stretching. I tried yoga. I tried a muscle relaxer. And finally I tried wine. Nada. After an uncomfortable (6.5/10) day night and day I took a nap and woke up feeling like I could exercise. I pledged to just get to the gym. Just walk on the treadmill and stretch if nothing else.

I get there. See that there's a HIIT 45 min class and walk in. What??? I wasn't sure I was going to be able to walk into the gym and all the sudden I'm doing non stop exercises for 45 min. Then I see myself (and I write it like this bc I don't know what in the world compelled me to do so) headed upstairs and jumping on a treadmill. What??? I ran 3 miles at a 10:54 pace. I guess the HIIT woke up my muscles? Not sure but was happy given the situation.

Onward and upward. 4 wks left.

Last Sat

Last Saturday was a cut back week with Team in Training. FIGURES! I decided to go with it. I'm running the half in a month not the whole and still have time to build esp since time will be what it is. I'd like to hit 2:15. That would make me happy. That's 10:20 pace. Not impossible. This Friday I will run 9. Next Thursday (I am away next wkd) 10 miles then 12 2 wkds before the race. 6-8 the week before and go from there. I will hit all my wkly runs from here on out. NO EXCUSES!

Saturday was hot. I didnt have enough salt and struggled. We ran 10:45 pace 6.5m. Felt hard but good. I worked my legs out a lot last week so was OK to feel tired esp given the heat.

NOthing else to report. I skipped my recovery run to walk miles and miles yesterday.

Still on South Beach, still wildly over it.