run a 5k

Looks like I will not be able to run on Memorial day, at least not a race, I went to buy new running shoes at one of those places that does alot more than just tell you what size to buy, apparently I have really bad ankles and flat feet (which I guess I did know), I ended up buying running shoes with an insane amount of support in the arches and while running this morning found that it now uses an entirely different set of muscles along with hurting a bit now that everything is aligned pretty close to correct. They had told me to slowly build up to a run again to avoid injury so I guess I’ll do that.

Well I finally found a race to run, it will be Memorial Day at night, I don’t forsee any problems so should be able to check this one off on Monday.

So today I found out that I’m being transfered to manage a different store, problem is that I’ll most likely have to work this weekend meaning that I will not be able to run the 5k I was planning on this weekend, looks like I’ll have to hold out another week unless something changes before Saturday…sad thing is that we actually had a group of people that were going to run with us at this race also.

My back is still hurt and haven’t been able to run, though I want to, feeling much better so I think I’ll be able to tomorrow, perhaps pushed myself a bit too hard after not running for 15 years.

Well, after my last run my knee and shins were sore, didn’t think much of it but apparently the limping for a day messed up my back, within the last few hours is the last time I’ve been able to stand up straight for two days (thanks to my friends at Sam Adams), still a bit stiff and haven’t been able to run, but am pretty sure I’ll be OK to run tomorrow. I’m still committed to the 5K 9 days from now and feel confident that at least I won’t be last.

Up to a mile and a half, not bad for 1 week and not running in forever. Going to run a 5k in 2 weeks, hoping the aches and pains go away by then.

Well, I’ve ran 3 days in a row, 1st day after not smoking I was able to actually run a 1/2 mile, it’s not much, but I haven’t ran in 15 years and have smoked for 16 years. Ran a full mile today, I almost died of course, but I did pull through, think I’ll find a 5K next month to sign up for, complete this goal then add a ‘run a half marathon’ goal next.

I’ve ran many 5K’s while in high school, time to try it again, but I did go running for the first time in 15 years today, it’s a start.