Slowly but surely I am getting back out on the road.
My legs rebounded just fine from 26.2 miles, but my left foot's blister issue has taken longer to rebound and toughen up.
I took one 2 mile walk about 4 days after the Shires and that was plenty! I was amazed I even put the sneakers on my feet.
Memorial day weekend I spent taking walks on the beach - yes, beach. Hard sand. Piled sand. Salt water on the blister area. A good muscular workout. Easy on the feet because no shoes were involved.
All good right?
Well, let's just say my Achilles tendons and calf muscles took issue with the sandy walks. I was so stiff by Monday. Granted it was my own fault as I was not stretching regularly before or after the ocean front walking sessions.
A walk in Central Park on Monday provided distraction, and exercise.
By mid-week just now I was loosening up and yesterday afternoon I got in a very pleasant 4.5 mile walk. Ah, back to pace.
Our little walking group let a "little rain" deter us this morning and we simply celebrated Ruth's birthday instead - enjoying Joanne's delicious chocolate creation. Good thing a date for 7-8 miles has been made for tomorrow.
Just in time, as the Crowley Half Marathon (College of St. Joseph, W. Rutland to Proctor and back to downtown Rutland) is coming up fast - June 10.
Before concluding today, I MUST give big shout outs to all the ladies who took part in the VT City Marathon in Burlington last Sunday, in particular Patty and Mandy. That is one awesome medal you received for completing those 26.2 miles. BUT I know it wasn't about the medal for you either!
