Monday, July 14, 2008

5 miles and 1 blister

It's funny how the smallest thing can just irritate the hell out of me while I'm running.

Like a blister.

I had 7 miles on my mind today. I'm loving the park near my house and was on cruise control, listening to music and feeling the earth under my feet when I felt a hot spot developing on my right heel.

Damn.

I thought I could just override the thing and move through it but the more I tried to ignore it, the worse it felt. Finally, the skin ripped away and that was that. "All engines stop, Captain!"

So, I'll get some more miles tomorrow. Ran 12 yesterday, 5 today, and would love to get 40 miles in this week. Gonna be tough but doable. Thank God for duct tape and moleskin.

If I can manage the small things...,

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