This morning, the Green Girl met up with her running group, the Sole Runners, at Marina Vista Park.
In addition to my new orthotics, I also taped up my arch as a reinforcement.
I tried to stretch my calves as much as possible because the podiatrist had noticed my insanely tight calves and mentioned I need to stretch them more. I also purchased The Stick a few weeks ago and I’ve been using it on my calves a lot.
I started out slow. I wanted to see how my foot felt. I had gotten so accustomed to having that arch pad supporting my foot that I feel insecure without it now. Amazingly enough, my foot felt good. I felt like the orthotic was really supporting my arch.
I ended up running all the way to the Belmont Pool and back without stopping. I couldn’t believe it.
On my way back, I saw Coach Steve and he asked me how my foot was and I told him I was feeling good.
Yes, my friends, the Green Girl managed to run 6.9 miles today. I would have tried for an even 7 but I was really really tired.
Stacy said
Yay!! Wow, 6.9 miles?? That’s awesome especially with your injury! You go girl!
Angie said
Yay! Congrats!
Glenn Jones said
WTG! You’ll be back in shape in no time at all.
Rene said
Right ON!
kitzzy said
Great job! I haven’t run more than 4 miles in a long time, but I blame the heat. You go girl!
lil 1/2 pint said
Thanks, guys!
Kitzzy, I don’t do so well in heat either. I start melting and falling apart.
Penny said
YES!!! Awesome!!! I’m so excited for you!! I wish you guys ran on sundays!!! I’d join you!! But saturdays are HELL for me because of my work schedule!! I need a long run soon!!
I’m so happy for you!
lil 1/2 pint said
I can’t go running next Saturday because of the SparkPeople SparkRally so I’d suggest we could go on a run together on Sunday but I don’t think there’s any way I could keep up with you, girl!
labadger said
YAY!!! WAY TO GO!!! I am SO excited and happy for you! San Francisco, here you come!! GREAT JOB!
lil 1/2 pint said
Thank you, girl! I’m actually starting to get excited about San Francisco now.