After taking almost 3 weeks off running (minus a 4k run) I expected to lace up my shoes and run like I have never run before. You see in my head, a 3 week hiatus = miracle. Three weeks of pampering my sore foot and tender IT band should be rewarded by them performing, well, better than normal. Like someone elses foot and IT, someone faster than me. They would inspire all the other muscles and body parts with their speed and enthusiasm and I would be fast. Then we would all live happily ever after.
I ran. There has been no miracle. It hurt.
There was a moment around mile 5 where things started to feel good. My knee stopped twinging and my foot stopped throbbing. I looked to the heavens for the bright white light that I feel should accompany all miracles. It was very sunny so I couldn't tell if it was my miracle or I was looking directly into the sun. I could be in shock. You read story of people who are in accidents and don't feel their injuries. Not that I am comparing my aching foot to having a leg severed, obviously, my foot is way more painful.
Then as quickly as feeling good came, feeling good left.
arghhhhhhhh
what kind of christmas story is this? aren't you supposed to be magically healed by the power of your own will or something?
hope if feels better soon
Of course it hurts more than a severed foot. Your foot is still there.
Take it easy, 5 is kinda ambitious after that much break, no? Oh who am I kidding, I am the last person to take advice from! :D
Hope you are feeling better.
arghhhh is right. I wish it felt better for you.
Oh man. I feel your pain. It's only been about a week or so and I'm going so crazy. I need to run.
Injuries seriously suck.
I had a couple weeks off and, like you, though a five miler would be nice and easy.... why do we kid ourselves like this ;o)