Today’s run: \u00a04 miles<\/p>\n
You all probably know by now that I am in training for a 50 mile Ultra Marathon. \u00a0You also probably know that I am dealing with a quad injury. \u00a0What you probably do not know is that I have a friend who coached track before she retired. \u00a0This is convenient!<\/p>\n
On New Year’s Day, we ran a race in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and we stayed, as guests, at this coach\/friends home. \u00a0We had a lovely time. \u00a0During our visit, she noticed me gimping around and asked why. \u00a0I told her about my sore quad.<\/p>\n
She paid attention when I ran the race (12K) the next day. \u00a0Then she gave me some advice.<\/p>\n
She said that my stride was too wide. \u00a0Ah.<\/p>\n
She wanted me to concentrate on shortening my stride and having a more rapid turnover. \u00a0Ah.<\/p>\n
So, that is what I have been doing since New Years~concentrating on shortening my stride and have a more rapid foot turnover. \u00a0It is difficult! \u00a0It is a mental activity! \u00a0But my leg is feeling better!<\/p>\n
Yesterday, I ran 26.33 miles with a shortened stride. \u00a0I think I probably failed at the rapid turnover. \u00a0See, \u00a0with the shortened stride, I am turning from more of a heel striker into a midfoot striker (which is good!) and I have some major blisters on the balls of my feet. \u00a0I do not know what to do about this!<\/p>\n
I ran 16 miles yesterday. \u00a0Just cruised! \u00a0Then the blisters struck. \u00a0I stopped at the house, taped up my feet and carried on. \u00a0The last 10 miles were a hobble. \u00a0Today, I ran another 4 miles. \u00a0I was supposed to do 8! \u00a0My excuse is I was running with a friend and she is tapering for a Half Marathon on this coming Saturday. \u00a0That and my feet are killing me!<\/p>\n
That is my tale of woe. Tomorrow is a rest day! \u00a0YAY! \u00a0 Saturday, I have another 8 miles, Sunday 12 and Monday 8. \u00a0Tuesday Rest. \u00a0Wednesday 26 and Thursday 10. \u00a0I have to figure out, FAST! what to do about this!<\/p>\n
Suggestions are most welcome!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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