It's Kristin!
I am currently sitting in bed with ice on my feet. I ran 5 pretty fast miles today with D. We were super impressed with ourselves and how good we felt. I think my PF is flared up now though. I can't take my Danskos off for a second these days- going barefoot seems to be a bad idea. I feel the pain if I step on the ground barefoot.
It's so discouraging for runners to have injuries! You're rarely in true pain, but it just messes with your running and future race plans in a way that is super discouraging! Danna really wants to sign up now for fall marathons. I really want to run one, but with my foot issues, I'm not sure I should sign up yet. Any advice, PF-cursed people?
Here are some races we are considering:
- Goblin Valley's Ultra Marathon
- Pros: it's an ultra- how cool! People love it! Only 200 get in
- Cons: includes lots of dirt and sand trails. It's an ultra- scary!
- San Francisco's Nike Women's Marathon
- Pros: Tiffany necklace for finishers, amazing place to race, girl power!
- Cons: hilly, pricey with travel, and: hilly
- TOU (Top of Utah)
- Pros: No travel needed
- Cons: not exotic
- Other? Any recommendations, readers?
There's a fun 5K Danna told me about in July. You run through lavender fields, and get fun swag, and even get to pick as much lavender as you want after the race and there are lavender wreath-making classes! How fun is that?
Well, goodnight my dears! Pray for my feet to heal, will you?
XOXO
~K
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