Earlier this week, there was a heatwave, so my long run didn't happen until today (June 23, 2011).
Mile 8 - I was moseying along, and some large pebble fell into the heel of my shoe. I took a few steps, and it was obviously large. I then pulled over and emptied it out of my shoe. I retied my shoes, took a few steps forward, then realize I had tied my shoelaces too tight. Had to pull over again and retie them laces.
Mile 12 - It seems the pebble's smaller sibling, friend or relative fell into my heel this time as I was moseying along. I had to pullover and empty it out of my shoe.
Mile 18 - Oh, IT Band, you sure didn't like me during this mile. I pulled over 2x to stretch, which didn't seem to help. I walked for a bit which seem to have helped.
Mile 19 - Tried to regroup.
Wogged 20 miles @ 4:22:41
Downed: some Accelerade, some Strawberry Banana PowerBar gels, some Margarita Clif Shot Bloks.
Net guestimate calories burned: 1,323
Re: shoe wear..you are right footed...also a heel striker. But if you aint' getting injured ..does it matter?
ReplyDeleteYah it was bugger hot, wasn't it.
for the ITB stuff: have you tried using a foam roller? They worked for me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9aJtO0VCqw
I do this once every few weeks to keep them from getting too tight again.
(forgive if you already know this stuff)
@Paul - No worries... I've been hanging out with my new best friends, the foam roller and The Stick after my recent 20 miler.
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