Today the schedule had a 20 mile run. I did not want to overdo things with my glut/hamstring. My plan was to meet Kathy and do an easy 6 miles. This was what Kathy was doing with her back issues. Jim joined us and quit after 6 miles because his hamstring hurt. I was feeling okay so I decided to continue by myself. My plan was to do a walk/run with emphasis on the walk for 4 hours. If running hurt then I would walk. If walking hurt I would go home. I did 20 miles in 4:17 which was a 12:51 average. My hamstring felt good with only a few twinges. My glut still hurts but it was not too bad. Walking is fine. When I got home I had lunch then did a 20 minute yoga for runners cool down. I actually feel better now than I did before the run. The glut is still painful at time but slow running is okay. The worst thing is sitting on my glut. I feel best if I am standing, walking or laying down.
This was a great run for my mental health. I was getting worried that I would not be able to complete the race. This gave me confidence that I can go the distance. I know and accept that it may not be speedy but I can do it.
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