I ran 5K in 36 minutes (ok, 35:59) this morning, bringing to an end a week of really good runs. But, normally, I'd say "It's ok. At least I got out there. That's what this summer is all about."
But no. I shouldn't have gotten out there, I should have stayed in bed with a heat pack on my back.
You see, I got trounced at badminton on Monday for about an hour and 15 minutes, my first time playing any racquet sport in several years. I knew my back and shoulder would be sore. And they were. I was a little sore yesterday, but I felt ok yesterday and went on my run without incident, finishing 3.1 miles 34:29. Pretty good!
Today...MUCH worse. It started to feel worse last night, when I was having trouble getting into a comfortable position to sleep, but it was even worse this morning: every motion was agony and if I did find a comfortable position, the muscle would painfully spasm after a few seconds. "Maybe a run will loosen it up", I stupidly said to myself.
I got over to the school, back still spasm-ing, and my legs felt weak as I walked up a slighly inclined part of the parking lot. "I'll feel better once I warm up", I stupidly thought.
I was wrong on both stupid counts. I felt terrible, legs week, stride uneven, suffering through my 3.1, with my back feeling even worse when I finished. At one point, around 9:30, I got up from my office chair, couldn't straighten up, and fell back in the chair with a "thud". After a miserable day of back spasms, I'm only starting to feel a little better 13 hours later with a heating pad on my back.
I have been trying to tell myself that I won't always feel strong and have motivation, so I have to take advantage of the days that I do and get out there, rather than depending on that motivation to still be there that evening (when it's 85F) of the next day (when bed is so comfy). But on the other hand, all the motivation in the world isn't going to help if you're legitimately injured. Think before you run, and rest if you need it. Don't be stupid like me.
But no. I shouldn't have gotten out there, I should have stayed in bed with a heat pack on my back.
You see, I got trounced at badminton on Monday for about an hour and 15 minutes, my first time playing any racquet sport in several years. I knew my back and shoulder would be sore. And they were. I was a little sore yesterday, but I felt ok yesterday and went on my run without incident, finishing 3.1 miles 34:29. Pretty good!
Today...MUCH worse. It started to feel worse last night, when I was having trouble getting into a comfortable position to sleep, but it was even worse this morning: every motion was agony and if I did find a comfortable position, the muscle would painfully spasm after a few seconds. "Maybe a run will loosen it up", I stupidly said to myself.
I got over to the school, back still spasm-ing, and my legs felt weak as I walked up a slighly inclined part of the parking lot. "I'll feel better once I warm up", I stupidly thought.
I was wrong on both stupid counts. I felt terrible, legs week, stride uneven, suffering through my 3.1, with my back feeling even worse when I finished. At one point, around 9:30, I got up from my office chair, couldn't straighten up, and fell back in the chair with a "thud". After a miserable day of back spasms, I'm only starting to feel a little better 13 hours later with a heating pad on my back.
I have been trying to tell myself that I won't always feel strong and have motivation, so I have to take advantage of the days that I do and get out there, rather than depending on that motivation to still be there that evening (when it's 85F) of the next day (when bed is so comfy). But on the other hand, all the motivation in the world isn't going to help if you're legitimately injured. Think before you run, and rest if you need it. Don't be stupid like me.
To add insult to injury, my new Nike singlet looks very unflattering on me.
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