Yesterday I ran 8 miles. The run itself went great. It's the aftermath that leaves me wondering why people do this to themselves.
Miles 1-4 yesterday went better than ever. The weather was perfect and I felt strong. At around mile 5 is when I started to feel fatigued. I really feel it in the hips and pelvis area more than anywhere else. I never actually started to breathe hard which meant I had a good handle on my breathing...I tried to keep my breaths slow, steady and shallow and even when I was done with 8, I still had never started breathing hard. I sure wish my body would catch up to my lungs. The body becomes so fatigued...all the muscles scream out in pain but I just kept pressing forward. I really had to push it miles 6-8 but the run surprisingly went by very quickly and before I knew it I was done!
Easy, right? Wrong! All day yesterday, I was completely out of commission. I couldn't move my legs and thought my hip was going to burst (time for my final cortisone shot...hooray!). I had to lay down all afternoon, then ended up falling asleep at 8:30 pm and I just woke up at 8:00 am this morning. I'm still amazed at just how much this takes out of me...it's completely draining, completely exhausting and I would by lying if I said I weren't ready for it to be over.
Now I have one more long run left and then the day will be here. Please keep me in your prayers!!!
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You have been in our prayers this whole journey (and even longer!), but we will be sure and send up special ones between today and Jan. 17th. As you have prepared your body, prepare your mind as well....you will do great!!! Stay strong!!!
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"I'm gonna turn around with a great smile, and walk my white @$$ back across 8 Mile." - B. Rabbit