This is a good sign…

This is a good sign. After my run last night I am still ambulatory today. A little sore in the calf area, but that’s all.

This ought to solve the sore feet problem.

Er, nevermind.

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I did three laps of the 1.2 mile loop near my house and probably could have done another as the ol’ gams were feeling strong. But instead of stressing my muscles and joints too much I decided to push the cardiovascular system instead. I wasn’t exactly doing wind-sprints, but I definitely redlined it on the way up the .25 mile hill at the end.

We’ll see what happens tomorrow. I’m planning on another run to kick off the weekend, since there will be no time to exercise on Friday. Maybe I’ll go for that 4.8 miler to test myself a bit.

I read somewhere that cycling decreases bone density. As a former racer, I know this to be true. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve watched a pro hit the pavement and shatter like a Ming vase. They become extremely brittle. Makes sense: the muscles soak up nutrients and there is no impact causing the bones to rebuild and strengthen.

Running is supposed to reverse this. Impact reverberations, and such, increases bone density. Well, in the end, I feel better after running, so I’ll do it regardless of the health benefits.

I maintain that running is one of the most miserable activities ever concieved of by man or God. But I’m an English major, so the rich and multi-layered symbolism of it sweetens the whole pot. And it’s probaby why I continue to do it.

I’m curious what your opinions are on running. Comment it up, readers.

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