Still Recovering

The second week of post race recovery has come to a close with things feeling good not great. The only lingering issue to report is some pain in the joint of my right big toe. I cannot remember if this is something I have encountered before after a race, but I am going to at least stick with some fairly stiff shoes as I begin my buildup of summer mileage/5k/10k training in advance of an October marathon (Long Beach most likely).

The exercise in mental discipline of not running is often more difficult for me than the rigors of training. It boils down to the fact that I am dependent on the endorphins I get from running, and without them I start to go nuts. Fortunately for me I was able to get in 30 miles this week, on top of about 17 or 18 last week.

Regarding the pain in my big toe, I doubt it is anything overly serious, just something to watch as pain always is. I went to Las Vegas this week, won money, and got to run on a treadmill with a fairly scenic view of the strip. Good god I hate treadmills - I think my gait is ill fit to the challenge of running on a gigantic rubber-band. Regardless I got 5 miles in and ended up meeting a guy who I think runs with a club somewhat attached to speed river up in canada. I also got to get some new shoes with my earnings (alden Indy boots and loafers)

Through and through it was a great trip!

Look forward to reporting next week,

Sam