Wow! I went out just after 9:00 am and I am definitely NOT used to running at that time of day. First of all, it's bright out! Pretty overcast, but still kind of a stark bright, that I'm just not accustomed to. It was windy, too! Also, our neighborhood is having a community-wide yard sale this weekend. We aren't participating, so I forgot about it completely. There were cars everywhere. I never have maneuver around that much traffic! Not to mention that everyone could SEE me! In my bright yellow shirt! Ugh! Actually, one guy drove by - probably around 18 years old - and smiled and waved at me as if he approved of my efforts, so that made me feel a little better. Why? Still trying to figure out why I feel so uncomfortable when people see me run. I'm doing something good for me and it has nothing to do with the other people out there. I persevered and finished my run, and was proud of myself. This afternoon I'm going to reward myself with a bike ride at the Metro Park.
I did have a bit of pain in the arch of my foot, so I slowed down a little for the last mile. I finished up with a sprint and that was fine - or at least not any worse. I'm thinking that it may have had something to do with the ankle sleeve or the way I had my shoe tied over it because it went away when I removed the shoe and sleeve. I'll have to pay closer attention to how I put that on, tomorrow.
Running again tomorrow morning, before I go watch a bunch of other people run at the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run. That will be inspiring for me. I love seeing people finish their races, and hope to inspire others in the same way. I think I'll do my blog from there tomorrow and post a few race pics. Til then...
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