I have not run much in the past two weeks. Since pulling up after six miles on July 13, I’ve been doing a lot of walking, stretching, and strength training, trying to resolve the issue that is pulling at my right groin muscle.
What better way to test my current condition than an 11-mile run, “I’ll cry if I want to.”
I was up at 5 am and out the door by 6:30. It was a lovely summer morning with a dew point still in the 60s. We haven’t had many hot mornings this summer.
The best way to test the strength of a recovering muscle is to avoid uphill and downhill runs. So, during the run, I walked those portions and ran the flats. This routine was the same as I used two weeks ago where I had an issue after six miles.
This morning I was able to complete the entire 11 miles without any pain-stopping strains. There were at times, a noticeable pull in both groin muscles. I guess that means my legs are balanced. I did not have to power through anything.
My time was a little slow at 2:10. It was faster than July 15 of 2:20, way quicker than just walking of 2:41, and way slower than normal of 1:47.
I’m going to start back on my regular daily runs, taking 2 minute walks every 6 minutes and increasing the latter interval.
My daughter wants me to strengthen my gluts and sends me good workout videos to help.
I like the way Jemma knows this happens every day.