Just another update on the running. I ran 17 miles recently, and it’s really taking its toll on my body. My knees are really beginning to seriously hurt after the run, not to mention my calves and tightness in my hamstrings. I think this is the lesson in stretching that I’ll finally start to listen to.
I found this ’sports spray’ in order to help my healing, and it works great! So, hopefully I’ll be able to do a few more 5km/10kms before the half marathon next month.
The marathon training seems to be on schedule, although it’s starting to get difficult. The 22.4km run took a lot out of me, and I’m going to have to start preparing for these long runs the day before, for example, loading up on carbs. The main problems I experience during the run are hunger, and a feeling that I’m really running on empty. I’m sure I’m not quite eating enough before the run.
I’ve heard a lot about ‘the wall’ and I expect that it will be a very similar feeling. My hope is that it never comes at all- I’m terrified of it! I’ve been lazy on the shorter runs during the week, and I’m going to step up the training on those in order to prepare better for the long runs, which really worry me!
After the run, my knees begin to hurt, and it’s difficult even to walk around. I’ve had this problem for the past three long runs, and I know it’s very common among runners. I’m not quite sure what to do, other than suck it up, and try to keep my running motion as smooth as possible. I won’t do any running over the weekend, and hopefully I’ll be okay for next week.
