Thursday...3 Miles

So the legs really have not being feeling great, but they have been workable. So I went out and did 3 miles today. I have started doing a bit more stretching...I am really worried about over-doing it though. I honestly believe my over-enthusiasm about it while training for New York actually made it worse. But more on that later.

The first mile was a little rough, there is black ice everywhere. We have had some sunshine the last few days, but the temps have still been really low. Then last night we had a dusting of snow. It really made for some sketchy spots today.

I made sure to stay slow for as long as possible. One of the pieces of advice I received awhile back from the Runners Roost, was to try some strides to try and get the IT to release a bit. After I had run about two miles I did that a little bit. I didn't notice a difference, but I think mixing up my pace helps overall with just having the muscle have to change the amount and length of each step. Maybe I am wrong...I tend to be wrong a lot with running...

After I got home, I walked about 4 times the distance that I would normally. After I was done...I decided to do the stretch I do at the beginnin recommended by my sports doc...but today I just decided to hold it....for awhile...rather than 30 seconds. And while it didn't completely take away all the pain in the left leg (original IT leg) it got rid of everything I was feeling in the right. I was pretty amazed to be honest. Now...I little bit has krept back in since I have been home...but still...gives me hope.

I doubt I will run tomorrow...but we will see. My plan is to take off tomorrow and then try maybe 6 on Saturday and then spend next week slowly tacking on a mile or two here or there for a constant progression until I am back on track. I will not be racing on Saturday...which really bums me out....it was kind of a birthday present to myself. But....it is all about the marathon....