Day 238, 127 To Go

August 26, 2013

Its Monday and this week, I really don't care.  This is a four day week for me because my vacation starts Friday!  Well, it really starts on Saturday because I am traveling on Friday, so that isn't really the vacation part.  That is the part where I travel with four children, three of which are 1 1/2 years old.

I've been instructed by multiple people that I should give the kids cold medicine while on the flight to keep them quiet.  I'm pretty sure this is both bad and good advice.  First, taking medicine is not something to play around with, especially if it is not needed (in other words, you are not sick).  Second, how often do you hear about people getting sick with OTC medicine?  All the time.  On the other hand, having an entire airplane daydreaming about slaughtering me and my screaming children is not too safe either.  Decisions, decisions!

Today, I continued my aggressive treatment of my leg with ibuprofen, ice, compression and rest (up until I ran, that is).  It felt a little better in the morning, but it is still not better.  I again noticed while I was running that if I pushed the pace above 9 min miles, it started to hurt.  So, I didn't.

Here are my numbers:

Time: 25:00

Distance: 2.59 miles

Pace: 9:40/m

Max Pace: 8:45/m

Calories: 280
Avg HR: 126

Max HR: 132

I ran nice and easy and for the most part, I didn't feel too much discomfort, but it was still there.  After the run, though, it is def sore.  I am going to continue to ice it tonight and keep it all wrapped up over night.  I hope that will help.

I think I am going to pick up on another list to talk about over the next few weeks.  I found this one on Active.com and it is about training for a marathon.  Does that mean I am training for a marathon...not quite...but I am thinking about it.  Why do all this running if I am not going to use my fitness for something.  At the very least, I am going to run a 1/2, assuming I can stay healthy.

If you want to get a preview, check it out here: 22 Essential Pieces of Marathon Training

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