Nov 10 2008
My First Run Since the Marathon?
I thought this morning would be a normal beginning to a work day. As usual, I showered, got dressed, fixed my hair, and worked out the budget for breakfast and lunch. I use public transportation because it is easier than driving. Tooling around in a car in Washington, DC during morning rush hour traffic is not my idea of fun, so I choose to use the bus. This allows me to think, read, or crochet during my trek to work. As I was walking up the street to get to the bus stop, I saw my bus approaching the stop quickly, so I did what is normal and sprinted. This was the first time I ran since running the Marine Corps Marathon and it felt weird, but I did it. I made it to the bus, got on, paid my fare and sat down for what would be a 20-30 minute ride. When I got up to debark the bus at my stop, I did not expect to feel some not-so-nice pain in my feet and ankles. I got off the bus and had to walk slowly for the first five minutes just to help my feet feel normal again. I am now convinced that the little sprint to the bus was the cause of the pain. I will continue to walk like I have been and try not to sprint for anymore buses any time soon.
