Rest Days, C25k w2 d2

Rest days as part of C25k seem a little annoying. I sort of want to run through any aches or injuries. But so far I'm glad I haven't.

I mentioned that I did something to my ankle. This was extremely annoying to me, because I'm not sure I did anything wrong, other than posture possibly. I didn't fall and I didn't twist it, but it felt like a sprain. I did the usual things for a sprain -- compression bandage and elevation when possible -- and while it was painful to walk on yesterday (rest day), today it seems a little twingey but about 80% better. I think I'm going to run on it tonight. Rest days really do seem important.

[After Run]

Okay, today's run seemed easier, probably for two reasons:
1) I never CAN remember what my usual "run" pace is -- is it 6mph or 6.2mph? I didn't think it would make that much of a difference. It might have. Today I consistently ran at 6mph and it seemed easier.
2) Usually in my very last segment of the run, since it's short (and it's the last run), I sprint -- 7mph. I didn't do that this time in consideration of my ankle, and now (it seems) my stiff knees.

In any case, not bad. Even if it is a little easier, I'm still moving forward, still with the same run/walk ratio (until it increases), while attempting to let my body catch up. I'm told by my husband (who is a natural athlete) that what I'm experiencing in terms of aches and pains (to wit: ankle pain, stiff knees, shins that feel abused) are just natural when one starts running regularly after a period of inactivity. I took an anti-inflammatory to help with some of the symptoms (which aren't horrible, just a little annoying) and will press on.

Weight up a teensy bit from yesterday, but within the margin of error (0.4lbs).

I'm encouraged after this easy-yet-still-status-quo run. Looking at the next couple run goals, I feel like Chekov from the Star Trek reboot, "I can do zat, I can do zat!"



Woot!