Uh Oh.....

So on Saturday I wanted to make sure I went for a long run before the break was over.

My original plan was to run at least two laps around Sugarhouse park.  I only ran one lap and then headed towards home.  It might sound like I gave up, but in the end, it was the right idea.

My knee was killing me.  And the more I ran, the more my knee hurt.  It started in the front and eventually my whole knee was in pain.  And not the usual pain I would feel on a run, but I swear my knee was going to blow out.

Being the stubborn person that I often am, I decided to keep running.  I really wanted to get my miles in, and maybe the pain would go away.

It didn't.

I stretched a little at one of the stoplights and when the light changed I started running and felt fine.  Not too long after that though, the pain came back.  

I had maybe two more miles to go and really didn't want to walk.  I had to though.  I put my pride aside and walked.  Honestly, it wasn't easy on me mentally, but I really didn't want to injure myself.  All I could think about was my marathon.  GAH!

I had to run.  

I ran the rest of the way home.  I was in pain the rest of the way home.  I told myself I need to enjoy the run.  I told myself to eff it. I made it home.

Anyway, I'm pretty sure it's my IT band.  I knew I'd have to take it easy for awhile.  I went walking on Sunday and I could still feel the pain.  Dang it.

So basically I have to be careful.  I can't be stubborn.  I have to be smart.

Let's hope I don't get too far behind in my training.

I'll have to look at this as a way to humble me.  For something.

Runaway Girl