I could write this post a certain way, building up the tension, teasing the readers along, then unleashing the happy news. But I won't. I'll just come right out and say it: I ran two miles tonight pain-free. Details to follow.
The plan was for one last brick tonight, a 60 minute mostly zone 2-3 ride, finishing with 10 minutes of zone 4 (to get some fatigue in the legs), then a quick 2 mile run at race pace. Well, with my foot, I was anticipating much by way of running, so I extended the ride by about 15 minutes. Then I put on my shoes and got on the treadmill. I was expecting to feel something and quit within the first minute, but I was fine at 60 seconds. Well, Sunday I really noticed it at 2 minutes. Again, no worries. I passed the 4:33 mark with no issues, and by the time the first mile was done, I was about ready to burst with tears of joy. I just kept clipping along until 2 miles were complete, then cooled down and stretched. No pain at all in my foot. Not even afterwards while walking around. I'll keep up with the anti-inflammatories, icing and bruise cream, just to make sure, but it's looking like I'll be back to speed by Sunday.
I did the run in the same shoes as the half-marathon, so that's a good sign that I'm better. I'll test-drive my racing shoes and another pair over the next couple of days, just to see what I should maybe be wearing during the HIM. Things are looking up.
Bike: 75 minutes zone 2-3, w/10 minutes @ 270w (zone 4)
Run: 2 miles @ 8.4 mph
Aww yeah!!
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