Since I was cleared by the doctor last week to run, I just haven't had any motivation to get out. When I got an email from Jun earlier in the week saying the boys were heading out to Antelope Island for a run, I knew it's what I needed to get mojo back.
I met up with Dorsimus, Scott, and Jun out on the island. They were planning on doing a 50K and I was only planning on 15 or so since my ankle is still only about 70%. We all basically stuck together for the first few miles and we all ran Lone Tree Hill. My endurance felt great all day long, but my fitness was off. That climb up the hill took it out of me. I don't think I ever recovered from it. However, I continued to push through the switchbacks. Dorsimus was on my heels the whole way so he really kept me moving.
Once I hit the top of the switchbacks though, I had something happen that I've never experienced while running before... cramps! Now I completely understand why it's such a big deal when people encounter them while running. It was no fun, but it only happened a couple times on the way back.
Once we reached Elephant Head I said goodbye to the boys (who went on to finish their 50K) and I headed back to the car. I took it nice and easy on the way back and just enjoyed being able to run again. I love running out on the island.
I'm really proud of myself for knowing my limits today and sticking to it. I wanted so badly to put in some more miles with the fellas, but I knew it probably wasn't a smart idea. Looking forward to easing back into training the next couple weeks before ramping back up to where I should be right now. | 