So I was expecting to have a good run yesterday. Walking around the house, my foot felt pretty good. All that changed as soon as I finished my warm-up and started trying to run. The pain was there and it only got worse with each step. Maybe I've just altered how I walk in daily life and that's why I thought things would be better.
9/14 run 25 mins continuous run in Brooks Green Silence
Now I'm second guessing myself, are the Brooks making things worse, or am I just past the point of no return with this foot injury? I felt like my gait and foot placement were all over the place. All I could think about was how much damage I was doing to my foot with each step. I finished the 25, but fully expected to see some swelling and hematoma when I removed my sock. Thankfully, neither was present. I was shocked at how painful a foot injury can be without any signs outside of a little swelling.
I need to rethink my training for this Mud Run. I have to heal this foot somehow and keep my running cardio up. I need to learn to treat running injuries with the same respect as other sports injuries.
I've learned that injuries that have no visible presence are easily ignored to one's detriment. Ice is your friend as is stretching. Rest a bit, my friend, and be kind to your foot.
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