Yesterday, I did a 11 mile run for the first time ever. I'm not sure if I'm a long distance runner. Running isn't easy. It's hard: mental and physically.
I noticed about a week ago that my shoes had seemed to be worn out. I thought I would be able to get a good six months in my running shoes but I have learned a hard lesson. Towards the end of the run, my feet were on fire and my knees were killing me. I had to walk the last mile of the run. I tried to push myself to run but my knee was acting up. My knees only hurt me when my shoes are too worn down. I'm going to have to get some new shoes tomorrow. Hopefully, that will slove the knee pain.
I ended up hobbling around like an old man. I could barely walk. I ended up with my legs up and iced for most of the evening on and off. I'm feeling a lot better this mornig. My knees feel a little bit stiff but hopefully it wouldn't last for too long. If the new shoes don't work, than I'm just going to focus on 5k and 10k's runs.
My half marathon is coming up in two short weeks. I'm going to be focusing on tapering off and taking it easy until the big race day. I also need to find new shoes and break them in. I'm little worried about running all 13.1 miles. What if I end up having to walk the last part of the race. It might happen.
Also, I discovered after running 11 miles your body gets all sweaty. It was so werid. New things you learn about running long distances. Also, my stomach started to bother me during the run and it still is giving to trouble. So, strange.
I know I have the will to run my half marathon. I just hope my knees don't give up on me. It's hard to push yourself when you're knees are on fire.
lara
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