A gorgeous 68-degree day and I had to spend most of it working.
Then, after people came in exclaiming about how nice it was outside, I decided to make a break for it and go for a quick "run." Without stretching. After not running for a week and a half. And after being injured before that.
Not the best idea. Will I ever learn.
Got about a quarter mile and the kneecap hurt. Stopped and stretched a little. Got another three-quarters of a mile and stopped on purpose to stretch the calf. Got another .82 miles and the right calf was about to cramp drastically. Stopped, stretched a little (not too much) ... but the cramp was still there. Gave up and walked back.
At least I wasn't stupid enough to keep running. And at least I DID get my butt out the door to do something and begin getting reacclimated after an extended period of too much work, too much NYU classwork, too many late-night commutes, too much travel and yes, too much adult beverage intake in
State College.
But there is hope in sight.
If only I didn't have to work tomorrow, too.
At least there weather is good enough for a good run, even though to you it was a bit painful, chase it down with a brisk walk instead.
Posted by: Ajlouny | April 22, 2009 at 02:08 AM