I can't believe I did it! Every time I've ever tried running it has only lasted one to two weeks max before I hurt so bad from shin splints and knee pain that I gave up. Other than regular muscle fatigue and soreness, blisters early on and of course, my stubbed toe I have had absolutely no real pain... well, until today that is. lol
I tried a new route today and ended up on a street with no sidewalks for about 5 blocks. No biggie, I've been running on asphalt off and on and this street was nice and smooth. Problem was that it was also fairly busy and the edge of it dipped in a way that within a few blocks had my ankles and right hip screaming. I ended up walking the last block and a half of it then continued my run once back on the sidewalk. By the end of my run I was going so slow I was afraid I might start going backwards. My ankles and hip just were not very happy. I don't think I injured anything at all but I'm icing the areas anyway just to be safe.
My plan is to stay at the 3 mile mark for another week or two before attemting to increase and following my body's lead on any new distance.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day!
I tried a new route today and ended up on a street with no sidewalks for about 5 blocks. No biggie, I've been running on asphalt off and on and this street was nice and smooth. Problem was that it was also fairly busy and the edge of it dipped in a way that within a few blocks had my ankles and right hip screaming. I ended up walking the last block and a half of it then continued my run once back on the sidewalk. By the end of my run I was going so slow I was afraid I might start going backwards. My ankles and hip just were not very happy. I don't think I injured anything at all but I'm icing the areas anyway just to be safe.
My plan is to stay at the 3 mile mark for another week or two before attemting to increase and following my body's lead on any new distance.
Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day!