It was Saturday, so it was the Breakfast Club Runners group run. I only got 2 hours of sleep because I couldn't fall asleep last night. I considered skipping the run, but I haven't run with the group in awhile. I also wanted to test out my GoPro camera with the group. So I headed out for the run.
We met at the Route 33 Boat Launch. I like that trail because it was a soft surface. With a lot of rain yesterday, it might've actually been too soft. Chris said he was just doing an easy 6 miler, but he blew ahead of everyone. Flo and I were already far back. I got to chat with Flo briefly, but told her I wouldn't be quick enough to keep up. She went ahead.
I then spent the rest of the run on my own. As we turned by the boat club, I could see Chris, but Flo was no longer ahead of me. I guess she just looped around and finished up early. I kept on going. Around this time, I decided to check my camera and then I realized that I didn't have my memory card in. Now, I wasn't taking any pictures, but running with a device on my head. The camera was a big reason that I went out to the run today. Oh well.
The first 2 miles weren't too fast. They were 8:16 and 8:15. I was breathing a little heavy though and around 1.5 miles into the run, I was already struggling. My legs were feeling weak. I didn't know if it was the lack of rest or what. I was planning on running 6 miles initially, but I quickly adjusted that to 5 miles.
I kept battling and just looked forward to hitting 2.5 miles. Getting there and turning around was a big relief. This 3rd mile was faster at 8:04. As I was going back, I saw a lot of the others heading back. That was a big boost. I still didn't feel good though. Every half mile felt like a mile. I was so sluggish.
My legs started getting sorer and sorer. I couldn't believe that with all the rest I had, that my quads could still bother me. They sure did though. The 4th mile was my fastest yet. I just naturally ended up picking up the pace when I saw the others in the group coming in the other direction. This mile ended up being 7:58.
With a little over a mile to go, I caught up to Bob. He was running and walking. He decided to run with me for a bit. That was good and I needed it since I was struggling. I managed to just keep pushing through. Eventually he stopped and I was back on my own and back to struggling through the final mile.
My legs felt worse and worse. I struggled even more at the end because I felt like I had to go to the bathroom. I almost had to stop with 2/10 of a mile left because it got so bad. I finished up back at my car though with 5 miles complete. Amazingly, once I started to walk I no longer had to go to the bathroom.
The weather was great. I wore shorts and a long sleeve shirt. I was actually hot by the end of the run and could've worn even less. It is winter though.
I hungout and stretched for a little and chatted with the group. It was good to catch up. I thought about breakfast, but then realized I didn't have my wallet. I wasn't too hungry either anyway.
I really can't believe how sore my quads are. I probably should've used the foam roller more while I was resting. Maybe the slow miles on pavement on Thursday evening bothered me. I bought a small foam roller that I can use while watching TV. I am going to do that frequently throughout the day. If things don't get better, I might use the massage gift certificate that I got for Christmas too. I guess I won't be running consecutive days for awhile. I need to take care of this somehow.
I'm not sure when I'll run again. Since I'm sore, it will likely be Tuesday. I either get an extra day of rest before or after my next run. I might try a short run on the trails at Trexler. I also think I need to keep the length of my runs relatively short for awhile. I don't think I'll run anything over 8 miles until I'm completely healthy.
5 miles - 40:52 (8:11 pace)
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