RUN 9.7 in 1:30. Ave HR 145 bpm
CP called for a 90 min run but no more than 10 miles. I can usually clock 10 miles under 90 but since this was my first long run in a month (!) I shouldn't set my goals too high.
I waited til later in the morning when the sun was up so I wasn't running in the dark. No need to make it too easy to roll the ankle again! I'd also adjusted my left shoe orthotic to see if I could alleviate that pain. On top of that, the only libido tape I had on was the spiral wrap for stability. I figured that since I was seeing Dr M tomorrow I not only needed all the data I could get but also didn't need to waste tape in case he took it off. Can't believe that with everything riding on this I'm worried about wasting tape.
I left the FPVC and headed out going up Wyd for the extra miles. Everything was great- no pain, warm sunshine, and a long run. It was during this segment on Wyd that I remembered why I disliked it. Wonderful slow rolling hills but a shit-ton of asshole drivers.
Back in the park I got back to some mental Perk-Me-Up games--saying HI to everyone and smiling. It really does help! I went by a guy near the Zoo right near my turn-around. I came up behind and passed him soon after, we talked a bit then I moved on. He caught up to me at a water fountain, then continued to run with me the next mile. He wore headphones so we didn't talk, but we were stride for stride. Kinda fun, but kinda awkward! Should I speed up? Slow down? To anyone else it probably looked like we were running together! At our run split, we said Bye and that was it. Weird. But fun, it left a smile on my face.
The orthotic move did good, my left foot was much better but maybe not perfect. My ankle was good too, but tired and a little sore later. Knee also good. Things are improving!!
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