Recovery has been slow. But that’s okay because I let so many things slide lately, things with deadlines. I used this week’s down time to get caught up working.
The first 3 days after Twin Peaks, I woke with extremely stiff legs. My feet feel good. I haven’t done much of anything to speed recovery, which is probably why it’s been slow. How do I speed up recovery? I foam roll, do floor exercises, stretch those hips and IT band. All I’ve really done is foam roll – and just once or twice.
Today, I got in my recovery run. I started late on the trails this morning since I needed to get the boys off to school. The weather was delightfully cool with a slight breeze. I took off with a pack because I wasn’t quite sure how far I’d run. I don’t know what I was thinking, but I decided to add Car Wreck Trail UP HILL (see the steep portion in the elevation profile below.) It kicked my butt all over the place.
Turns out that I didn’t need the pack, because I put in just under 8 miles. A handheld would have done with this weather. Eight miles is good. I’m certainly not complaining. I didn’t realize how much that big uphill would shove me around.
I also forgot to tape my arches. Turns out, I didn’t feel discomfort at all. The best thing about today’s run was that it was PRESSURE FREE. Yes, gloriously pressure free. I simply got to enjoy. No worrying about my performance and how I’m going to in Twin Peaks. That story has now been written.
Running down into Wood Canyon:
Descending a staircase on Wood Creek Trail:
Coyote Run (where the fairies fly freely):
Running Oak Grove Trail:
Entering Car Wreck:
Car Wreck Trail: Going up
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This morning’s profile:
That is some recovery run! :) I don't do anything other than rest and easy running for recovery. I literally just rest my legs. I must say at my age it is definitely taking longer than before.
ReplyDeleteJohann, I think I've lost all perspective on distance. Since I so much prefer trails, and have to drive such a distance (& pay for the gasoline), I pretty much need to put in more than five miles or I feel like I wasted time or money. I know . . . kinda sad. But it was joyous nonetheless. Happy running!!!
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