The double life!

I entered the life of 'double digit mile' runners today..

After the break of a couple of weeks (of no mileage), I started walking on the trails at the start of the month. But my knee started paining after just a mile.. So, I continued to take it light - as they say "walk to the pain; not through it!".

I continued walking on the designated days with my team, but I hit the 'four mile' barrier all over again. I continued my exercises and stretching. Like I said, I also had the deep-tissue massage last week. So, I was confident I will get back in the game. That is especially important now since we have started increasing our weekend mileage. For example, I was due to do 16 miles today.

We had today's session at the beautiful Sawyer camp recreation trail again and I was pretty excited. I decided to walk my mileage today and may be started a bit too fast. Within a mile, my shins started aching. I took a break - gave my shins some good stretches and rested for like 30 minutes. And I continued walking, at a slower, more comfortable pace - with some 'duck walk's and stretches every now and then. I felt alright and could finish 10 miles for the day!!

One thing is for sure - there is a lot of work to be done before I can get to running the 26.2 miles. But, I am quite happy with my crossing into the double digit league! Thanks Reena for the continued support and company on the trails. Thanks coach Martina, all the coaches and co-ords, especially, Gurpreet, Srini, Jaya for your support and words of encouragement today.