Well, BlisterZilla has had the last laugh. I decided to run today because my weekly mileage was low and because I love running at this time of year - I have the day off and can run outside, and no way I was going to waste an outdoor spring run when everything is blooming and the air feels (and smells) sooo good. Also, I had arranged to meet some friends for breakfast at IHOP and there's no way I can eat pancakes on a non-running day!!!
So I ran an easy 5-miler, and it was fantastic. At one point I was running on a long downhill and I could see the sun rising over the Smokey Mountains in the distance and everything was right with the world. If I could bottle that feeling and sell it I'd be a millionaire. And then BlisterZilla broke. She had a giant moleskin pad over her, so there was some protection, but I could feel her break and the last two miles back to my house were NOT fun.
On a positive note, my average pace for this run was 10:09 - and it was an easy run. Not laid back, have a picnic easy, but conversational, pleasant easy. There was a time (not so long ago!) when holding a 10:30 pace was a maximal effort. So from that standpoint, I'm getting stronger.
But now I have neosporin and a bandage over the remains of Blisterzilla, and I'm wearing padded socks and Crocs. Such a great look! Have a great Sunday, everyone - I'll be staying off of my feet!
Sounds like a great run. You'll probably remember the beautiful image of the sun rise forever and forget about Blisterzilla (love that name, btw) in a few years so I'd say, on balance, an excellent run:)
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for your comment about how I should be in survival mode. You are right and I need to stop being so hard on myself. Once I can sleep again on a daily basis, then I'll work on getting my running back in gear:)
WOOT! Awesome run...nothing better that a new spring run either:)))
ReplyDeleteThat sounds painful! But you had a really nice run before that! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Val! Yes - sleep as much as you can and get through this residency and your life will sort itself out!
ReplyDeleteDawn, it was a great run! I actually want to do a second run this evening, but I'm going to abstain and let this monster heal!
Melie, I'm still glad I got the run in - spring is so fleeting!
AWESOME PACE!! someday I hope to be there! but OUCH ON BLISTERZILLA! :( enjoy the down time today!!
ReplyDeleteOUCH. damn blisterzilla.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the confidence-booster runs! Congrats.
Great run! Congratulations! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pace!! Glad you were able to get a run in today. It is a beautiful day. I considered a short run but we had a kids bday party.. oh well! Back at it tomorrow, but by the looks of the weather I will be in on the treadmill.
ReplyDeleteWe shall miss BlisterZilla. May she RIP.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everybody! Yes, BlisterZilla went out with a bang. She is currently languishing under the cover of a band-aid. I hope she is much better in the morning!
ReplyDeleteFocus on the run dear, focus on the run. Pain is temporary, this moment is forever.
ReplyDeleteYou have a new follower! Cheers!!!!
Goodbye blisterzilla! Happy that you were able to run in beautiful weather
ReplyDeletethe socks with crocs is a stylish look to be sure! hope blisterzilla heals up soon!
ReplyDeleteHey - good run AND with a blister. Ohhhh - I can't deal with blisters. I wear injinji socks to prevent them and have about a ga-zillion different sneakers that I swap out for each run. So far so good.
ReplyDeleteHope those pancakes were good! :)
Good luck getting blisterzilla under control. Not fun!! At least the weather was nice =)
ReplyDeleteAhhhh that rusounds divine....minus BZ of course!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting so strong and fast! WTG!