2 Days Off, 2 Days On

After two days off, one of which included my first trip to the driving range this year, I decided to start up running on Wednesday. I ran a very easy 5 miles. Felt a little tired, but not sore. I will not say that my legs rebounded completely, but they are much more fresh than after the past few marathons. I think that has something to do with resigning myself to a jog the final 6 miles or so. I was sore on Monday, but not as sore as usual, and on Tuesday I had a few sore spots, but I was functioning well. Yesterday and today I don't feel any soreness from the marathon. So it seems that by bailing on the final 6 miles I was able to save my legs...for the time being.

Today I ran 8 miles, and at a moderate pace. I definitely do not have my racing legs back. But I am able to run at a decent pace without much discomfort. Before the end of today's run, I had debated the idea of running the half-marathon at the Stillwater Marathon this weekend. I think this is my knee jerk reflex to running a bad race (just get right back out there). At the end of the run I was running at a good clip, and I could feel that if I were to run the half-marathon, and "if" I were to start racing, I would be in a lot of trouble. Then I flashed back to last summer when my legs were fried out, and the decision became crystal clear...don't run a half-marathon this weekend. I will just have to redeem myself at some of the races this summer.

Song of the Day: No Ceiling - Eddie Vedder