Monday
This is the Myrtle Beach Dasani Half Marathon week. It's probably not advised to have your dust-buster race one week before your event, but my injury had poor timing. Yesterday I competed in the Whitestone 30k relay, running the first leg (6.8 mile) for the Roadkill Runners. My average pace was 8:07 over the most challenging course I've ever ran. My body held up very well and I left with plenty of confidence going into my half this coming weekend.
I did have some right foot pain after the race, but once I got out of my flats I was OK. I need to set an appointment with Dr. Caplan for sometime in March.
Tuesday
Morning run. Before I headed out the door this morning I rolled out my hamstrings, calves, adductors, and glutes. Warm up included squats, LM, LS, and drills. ~ 4 miles easy with 6 x 100m strides and stretch. GSM and stretch.
Wednesday
Recovery.
Thursday
Travel. I made it to MB in 6 hours and 50 minutes. It's food then bed for me.
Friday
Friday morning is a little overcast. I'm hoping the sun breaks through shortly. I slept pretty good.
Saturday
Dasani Half Marathon. My ass is kicked; by the 5-6th mile my right hamstring was beginning to act up and I couldn't hold the pace; as hard as I tried I could not hold. It was physical but somewhat mental as well. Miles 8, 11, and 12 were my worse and I only had one sub-8 mile after 5.
Sunday
I'm still extremely sore especially in my calves. My right foot is also an issue.
I was a little disappointed in my race but I feel fortunate that I was able to pull it off. I plan to race more this year, cross train more, and enjoy the process. I can't wait to get back out there and race.
