On 9\/6\/15 I ran the first of three 20+ mile runs as part of my marathon training. \u00a0The day before I had some soreness in my ankle, as well as the Achilles area in the other leg. I’ve dealt with the latter off and on since May.<\/p>\n
So I iced, rolled, and took Advil the day before. My goal was to go at an easy pace and finish in about 3.5 hours.<\/p>\n
The run went well overall, with the same pains manifesting but mild and bearable. These things probably won’t go away until I finish the marathon and dial back the miles.<\/p>\n
I finished just under 3.5 hours with about a \u00a05 minute refuel after the first 13. \u00a0Soreness was increased afterwards but I iced and rolled again. \u00a0I also took 3 days off this week and ran 4 miles Thursday.<\/p>\n
I did notice something about my Newton Aha shoes. They totally lack arch support -completely. So in one foot, I know I really need some arch support. Not a lot of support is needed but more than I get now, especially on runs greater than 10 miles. \u00a0The shoe that is like mine but with arch support are the Newton Energy NR II<\/b>, which I will get a pair and review. I think they will be just what I need.<\/p>\n
Up next is the Bird In Hand Half Marathon this Saturday, as in tomorrow. I will report\/review the race afterwards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
On 9\/6\/15 I ran the first of three 20+ mile runs as part of my marathon training. \u00a0The day before I had some soreness in my ankle, as well as the Achilles area in the other leg. I’ve dealt with the latter off and on since May. So I iced, rolled, and took Advil the day before. My goal was to go at an easy pace and finish in about<\/p>\n