Whew!
So the most sore part of my body? My shoulders! I carried a camelback, plus a handheld, which sort of explains the pain. But I've run with a camelback before without this much pain - I think maybe I was tense, and that added to the stress on my shoulders. It hurts to pick up my water bottle! I just keep reminding myself: I'll have nice shoulders...the pain is worth it...nice shoulders...
I decided to take both yesterday and today off, since I'll be running 8 miles tomorrow morning. Then I want three miles on Thursday or Friday, and hopefully, a 25 miler on Saturday or Sunday. I just have to figure out where in Tucson a long trail run exists without all the crazy elevation gain! I'm thinking Saguaro National Park - east or west. We'll see. More to ponder, fun!
Comments
DATE: 12:44 PM, January 03, 2006
Ouch, the shoulder sounds painful there!Have fun on your rest days now! and also on your long one too! :)
Posted by: psbowe | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 1:12 PM, January 03, 2006
Call Pam Reed, I'm sure she knows of a fast and flat 25 miler. With all the miles she runs, she's probably better than "google maps."
Posted by: DirtRunner | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 1:17 PM, January 03, 2006
Nice work on the hill! Don't call Pam - she runs in small increments, not 25 at a time:) Shoulder pain is normal when you are getting used to carrying pack uphill and trying to run at the same time. Gym excercises and relaxing upper body on the run will help. And time...for sure. Have fun, looking forward your 50k!
Posted by: olgav100 | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 1:51 PM, January 03, 2006
I vote for east, a little softer out there too! "Dog Poop trail" is a little patch of undeveloped land I run through to get down to River Road from Sabino Canyon. If you're coming west on Sunrise from Sabino Canyon, make a left at Kolb then your first right onTerritory (just after Bashas). Follow Territory for about a mile, when it veers sharply to the right you'll see a few trails if you continue straight instead of turning. All the rich, retired folks walk their dogs there, hence the name. Good work on the miles and keep enjoying yourself.
Posted by: Mike | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 8:23 PM, January 03, 2006
Nice work on the running!! I have no suggestions on where to run, so.....listen to everyone else! They sound like they know what they're talking about. Can you believe your race is just about a month away?!?!?!
Posted by: brent d. | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM