Moderate: 6.5 Miles around the Presidio

Ouch! Despite feeling strong at the end of last week and despite taking yesterday off, my legs were hurting this morning. I had a couple of nagging pains here and there throughout the run. Most went away after 15 minutes, when my legs were warm. But a calf pain that started mid-way through the run persisted. I keep cups of ice in the freezer just for these occasions.

Mileage Summary

This Week

6.5 miles

This Month (August)

75 miles

This Year (2008)

980 miles

Today's Run

Workout

Moderate pace

Start Time

8:20 am

Total Distance

6.5 miles (Map My Run says: 6.3)

Total Time

54:57

Route

Hilly. Perimeter loop around the Presidio

Pre-run

Raisin bran w/ 1% milk and a plum

Post-run

Glass Ovaltine with 1% milk, a banana, light stretching, and icing

Pains

My left calf (about 3 inches below the top of my fibula) had a sharp, but mild pain through most of the run. I ran with a similar pain on my right calf for several months, though years ago, without it every causing any setbacks. After my run I stretched the calf and did a 5-minute ice massage.