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And when I say I started my morning, I mean at 10 am. Prior to the 10 am hour I was a pile of PJs on the couch. I did manage to accomplish two loads of laundry today and babysitting, as well as the aqua jogging...but not much else. I think I have finally snapped out of my funk, but I am still not feeling very energized. In fact, this morning I really thought I was coming down with a cold. I couldn't even muster enough energy to drive to Charlotte to make my 10 am appointment. So instead I decided to try out some aqua jogging to wake me up.
Here are my thoughts on aqua jogging:
- It really does feel like running
- It is actually a decent workout
- It can help you realize if you really are injured
It is pretty obvious that I have been battling pain in my knees and foot for quite some time (obvious because I complain about it almost every day!) Well, I have been considering aqua jogging for some time, and given the bitter cold temps today, it was a perfect opportunity. I checked out a class at the Lake Norman Y, and to my surprise, I knew the instructor. She did a great job explaining aqua jogging and leading me through the intervals. The rest of the class were older women and I felt a little awkward at first. But once my heart rate went up and I started sweating (yes, even though I was submerged in water) I quickly forgot I was the youngest in the class.
Within 5 minutes of beginning, I felt my knee tighten up and I could feel the muscles below and above strain. My foot never specifically hurt, but was achy after my workout. These things lead me to believe that I really need to take some time off the road. If a low-impact workout such as aqua jogging irritated my injuries, pounding on the pavement cannot be good.
I have resigned to taking this week off the road...and to tell you the truth I am actually relieved. It really isn't fun to run in pain. After a week of cycling and jogging in the water, I may make one final attempt at a long run next weekend. But I am going to wait until next weekend to make that decision.
At least if I make a decision to run this marathon or not, then I can quit obsessing over all of this! After all, this will not be the only marathon in the world. If I really want to run one, I will have plenty of opportunities in the future. I must remember that!
Have you ever had a running injury? How did you heal?
that's really interesting about being able to tell if something is injured more easily. It does sound like some rest from the road would be a good thing for you. Stinks, though.
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