Well it was time for another Friday run. This one was only a normal one and not schedule to be run at marathon pace...I thought that was a little odd...but I am trying to do exactly what the training plan tells me. I was able to get the Garmin to sync with itself quickly and that made me happy.
The IT started to hurt immediately after I started my warm-up mile. I could not get the darn thing to loosen up at all until the end of the run. I think maybe the running the first few days and too much sitting yesterday may have contributed to the pain. It was really a difficult thing to get through today, to be completely honest.
The weather was cold, but not too bad. I did see a couple of other runners out and that always perks me up. There were students everywhere and cars quickly trying to find parking, so that helped keep my mind off the IT dodging people.
My times was maybe a little fast...but right where I wanted. 28 min 41 secs for 2.98 miles. I tried to slow down to help the IT...but sometimes if I lengthen my stride for a bit it loosens up a little...I had no such luck today. Just trying to keep hopeful thoughts for tomorrow's 9 mile run. Thanks for reading!
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Damn that IT band, Sean. That stupid thing has been giving you fits for a YEAR!! Any thought of PT? Anyway, way to gut it out. Don't fuss over the "pace" vs. "run" on your Friday efforts. Plans are made to be modified! If you've had a good week, run "pace". If you are feeling a bit off, back off the run some. Just get the miles in.
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