The burning pain in my legs has gone to be replaced by a dull, but bearable, pain in my shins. The big change though is in my energy levels. Post Sunday’s marathon, I’d been full of beans for the next couple of days, no doubt buoyed by actually finishing the bloody thing. But this morning I woke up feeling listless and fuzzy.
I still pulled on all the gear and forced myself out the door though into blazing eye hurting sunshine. How did I combat the listlessness? What I should have done is gone for one of my ‘bankers’ – flat local routes that I’ve now done so many times I could do them in my sleep – for a nice easy run that added no extra pressure. But no, I decided to try a new route around Streatham Common, the hilliest area near to where we live.
Ten minutes later I was flagging as I climbed the Common’s steep South Side towards Norwood and things got no better during the rest of the run. In fact the return, where I came back down the green space’s hill, was even harder – downhills put more pressure on your legs so more pain was added to the listlessness.
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Miles today: 3.15
Target: 645
Miles to date: 859.52
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7 comments
Mel says:
April 22, 2010 at 13:59 (UTC 1)
Have you tried compression socks to help with how your legs feel? I just ran my first half-marathon, and I used these socks that help reduce the buildup of lactic acid. The company is http://www.athleticrecoverysock.com/
Hope this helps with your pain! Happy Running!
worldofjames says:
April 23, 2010 at 07:53 (UTC 1)
Hi – yes I have tried them. Thanks. Not sure they work for me but I do wear another brand occasionally
David says:
April 23, 2010 at 08:56 (UTC 1)
James I am going to Berlin this weekend on a Stag and I felt compelled to pack my running gear because of you
What do you think the chances are of me doing at least one sympathy run?
worldofjames says:
April 23, 2010 at 22:00 (UTC 1)
zero!
Ben says:
April 23, 2010 at 14:09 (UTC 1)
Head up mate, you are doing a great job. I will be using you for some inspiration when the going gets tough this weekend.
worldofjames says:
April 23, 2010 at 22:01 (UTC 1)
Good luck Ben, I’ll be round embankment somewhere looking out for you!
J
David says:
April 26, 2010 at 11:42 (UTC 1)
Correct!