If you ever had one of these wobbly-wheel pull toy dogs when you were a kid then you know just what I look like when I start out on my runs anymore. Dang, it's hard to get going...
At least this week will be the last of my "high-mileage" (for me) running. This will be the second-most miles I will have run in a week (35). There was a 5-mile run on
After this week, though, the taper begins. Next week will only be 26 miles total (12 mile long run); the following week will be 17 miles (8 mile long run); and the week before the actual marathon I am scheduled to do 7 total miles, but I have been known to not run at all the week before a long race.
I am still injury-free, as far as no broken ribs, plantar fasciitis, blisters, and whatnot. I'm not counting the sore right ankle and left knee as real "injuries." It's just soreness that comes with the territory.
The knee and ankle are what cause me to wobble though. Yes, it's a chore, but after a few miles it starts to go away, and then I feel mostly better. It's nothing a little tapering won't take care of.
In fact, the soreness is exactly what tapering is for. I've pretty much put in all the training I need (at least after the 20 miles tomorrow). The next few weeks will be a time to let my legs heal so I can be at full strength for the marathon.
It's weird how it works, but it does seem to work. So... who am I to question it. Until then, I will continue to rely on ice, leaning into railings on stairs, and limping for a bit when I first get on my feet.
It's fun! Mostly...
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