I took my own hiatus. No, I didn't decide that b/c Bella wasn't running that I would just take a break. In fact, I was going to do our long run by myself, our first 5-miler! I got past the first mile feeling on top of the world. Half a mile later my left knee got a sharp pain. I ran for a few minutes, but had to stop b/c this was not an ache or dull pain, it was acute. I walked for a few minutes and tried it out again. I actually ran for 1/2 a mile more before I HAD to quit. I was SO frustrated! So annoying. I thought I would get to be one of those runners who never had any of the typical runner's injuries, but it looks like I'm not Super Woman, after all!
So....I took some time off. It wasn't hurting when I stood or walked but I could feel....something....so I stayed away from the running, no matter how frustrating that was. Not that I'm just dying to run every day. I don't enjoy it THAT much. But I know the longer I stay away the harder it will be to get back in the game. So, it just so happens that my knee started feeling better around the same time that Bella started feeling better! Now I realize that my knee pain couldn't have come at a more opportune time. Might as well have an injury while your partner is sick with the flu!
Our first fun back was great. Our second run, 3.5 miles, was AMAZING. Our first 5-miler? We had to take it to the treadmills because it was at night and it started to rain and we did NOT want Bella to get sick again right after getting better! So, it was kind of cool because we could see each other in the mirrors and it was like talking face to face. But besides that, it was pretty harsh. The surface of the treadmills seemed a lot harder than pavement, and the air conditioning, even though refreshing, actually made me more thirsty than ever during a run. I bought new running shoes and because they weren't broken in yet my middle toe on my right foot was numb the entire run. What an annoying feeling! We did it, though!
This week we're on a repeat of last week; so it will be 3.5, then 2, then 3.5, then 5 miles. Turns out that 5-miler on the treadmill pretty much WRECKED us. I am SO proud of Bella for speaking up and being honest that she needed an extra day to recover from that run. She felt like she was letting me down, but she is always such a champ, running when she doesn't feel like it, encouraging me when all I want to do is stop and lay down, that I am actually relieved when she admits that she needs a break because she is listening to her body and preventing injury. I probably should've rested as well. I got on my own treadmill at home and STRUGGLED through that 3.5 miler. It was the worst run of my entire life. I did it, but I can't really be proud of it. I bought some compression tights and some new ice packs, so I hope today I can really recover for our run tomorrow.
And, because a post is always better with pictures, here's some highlights from my week:
I am REALLY excited about trying out these energy snacks these next few runs. I was so excited that Walmart actually carried some of these. Bella and I will try them out and I'll make sure to write a post about our opinions.
Lover and I ate at this cute little German restaurant last night that Bella had told me about. We LOVED it. We've been to Germany before and fell in love with the comforting food, and this place did not disappoint. First, they had my favorite type of beer, Hefeweizen, and it was delicious. I ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel and Lover had the Rouladen, both were superb. We will definitely go back!
This was my breakfast this morning. I found these Smart Bagels at the grocery store and think it's the best invention ever. I don't need a huge bagel. I just eat a bagel because it's a bagel and that's how big they are. But I'm perfectly fine with eating half as much, and that's the beauty of the Smart Bagel! It's about half the size of a normal bagel but just as tasty! It leaves room for some healthy supplementation such as fruit!
Have a great week, everyone!
~Chica~
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