I was feeling surprisingly good today. A few little niggles, but nothing compared to the soreness I was expecting. The work day seemed to drag out though - I just wanted to get home and get moving! I can't stop thinking about New York - am slightly ashamed to say I've even looked at the airbus plans to see where the best seats are in economy. And yes, I'm still talking about doing the marathon... in 2015! I looked up last year's results and the female winner did it in 2hr 28min - the fastest Australian female was 2hr 51min. Is that possible? Like... is it possible that I could have a time like that and - dare I even imagine it - be at the front of the pack?! Dare to dream.
When I got home from work, I got changed, got the dogs, and set off for my walk. I could feel a slight tightness in my calves (particularly the left one) and was glad to see that loosen up as I got warmer. By the time I got to my halfway point, my shins were very very sore. By the time I got home, I could barely walk. And that's supposed to be my recovery walk! A quick Google of shin splints and I applied some ice gel after I got dinner in the oven. They're feeling much better now, but I'm a bit concerned about how I'll go for my run tomorrow. I'm scheduled to do another 5km. Might even go to the chemist tomorrow and see if I can get some orthopedic inserts or something for my sneakers. Could even be time for new sneakers? Will see how the bank accounts are looking next week when I have to go to Adelaide and see if we can afford some really good sneakers for me. I'd rather get them now than in a few weeks - want to get used to them before the big race!
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