Run Fast?

Well, it was a good race as far as my performance and my goals went.  The rain slowed me down, I ended up with a terrible cramp in my right foot (I think it was due to having wet shoes and feet for 26 miles.)  I bonked real hard at mile 22 after I had a very long pee break, I couldn't get my speed back after this point.  I would have almost certainly broken 3:35 if I hadn't over hydrated and ended up having to slow down for so long.

Overall this race met my expectations.

 I was happy to meet Jodie she was super nice and she did a great job!  And to think she has four kids! 

 It is now hours after the race and I am very very sore.

The race was super well organized and I loved it.  I think I would like to do it again. 

My first run after my first marathon.  The muscles were just a little bit sore.  But my right foot is killing along the bottom outside edge.  This is a new one for me.   I am going to stretch it out for a while and see if I can get it to loosen up.  It was frustrating because other than the foot I felt pretty good.  I was thinking about running a 5k this weekend just to loosen up and have some fun.  I am not certain that is going to be such a great idea now.  I may also need to look at finding some different shoes.  I like the idea of trying some five fingers, but I am worried that they won't be that great on the canal where I do a lot of my running. 

4 miles with the stroller.  Felt really good for the entire run.  Got home and my toenail started to separate.  I was worried about that.  It has actually been quite a painful process.  I have been limping pretty much ever since.  I may try running again later this week just to see how bad that hurts.

Finally a nice run.  It wasn't too long... I can still feel weakness in my lower legs I continually am shifting my stride around to remove possible aches and pains.  but my upper legs feel great and my right foot is feeling good.  Now it is time to choose the next race to prepare for, and I should probably run a more official 5K and figure out what kind of time I can do.  I have a goal of sub 20 mins in a 5k.  I need to assess how far I am from that goal.

Sad I know that it has been so long.  Its been crazy down at work and I know that isn't an excuse.  Did a 5 miler.  Started feeling it in my knees by the end.  I think I am going to have to keep the mileage under 4 for a while and just go every day if not twice a day.