It was time to head out for my run this afternoon. With the ipod and Nike combo, it is nice to be able to choose a new route each time I run and know that it keeps the distance before me.
Today, I set out for a 4 mile run. At the two mile point (where turning around would have left me finishing at home) I decided it was a nice day and I wanted to explore a new trail. I had plenty of time after the run to cool down so I figured I'd run 4 miles and then walk home from wherever I was.
Today was also the first time in a long time I got "lost." I ran from my house to the nearest trail that crossed the Mississippi river. (Along Highway 610 if you know the area) I then ran by the river until that trail dead ended when the water access was owned by homeowners and thus private property. The signs for the Mississippi River Walk and Bikeway pointed me into the neighborhood and zig-zagged me for a while on roads I had never been on before. After a while, I didn't even know what direction the river was from me. I wasn't near it anymore.
It took me quite a while to get home as I was determined not to turn around. All in all, my day was 14 miles. I ran 4, walked 3 or so, ran 2 more, walked another 2, ran 1 more, and finally walked the last 2. 14 miles. My legs definitely feel it.
Comfortable shoes were my life saver today. They are wonderful. My feet never started hurting.
I had plenty to think about on the adventure. Most importantly, that I was hungry. I walked in the house, to hear Jenny say "have you been gone this whole time?" (I told her around 4 that I was going on a run, she was still at work at that time) My response was, "have you eaten yet? NO? Good, we're going to Fuddruckers and you are driving."
It was quite the afternoon.
I thought I would wake up today with my legs feeling far more sore than they actually do.
ReplyDeleteI have to ref two games tonight, so i'll get a chance to see how they feel when I actually have to run, but so far, my legs have no extremely ill effects from yesterdays exploration.