Longer Run in and Out of Circle C

Since I was only able to run 4 miles yesterday, I extended my run today with the goal of going 6-7 miles. I dropped the kids off at school and then took off at 7:30. I had a couple of brief back spasms just as I was starting out that almost made me turn back. I am finally feeling 100% after the fall last week, but I really tweaked my back pretty good. Once it got warmed up it began to feel better.

I went out to Escarpment and instead of turning right for my usual 4 mile out and back I went left toward Slaughter. I crossed Slaughter and ran through the construction site and to the other side of Escarpment and down the hill. I was really enjoying the run until I realized it was all down hill. I ended up running about 3.25 miles out and decided to turn around give the hills in front of me. I felt really good and was focusing on using my quads to make sure I was holding my form. I ran up the hill and felt pretty good. My heart rate increased a little from the 130s and 140s, but I wasn't breathing hard. I crossed back over Slaughter and headed home. I did a brief stretch focusing on my hips and back.

My back feels a lot better now and hopefully it will feel better with time. I really need a massage, but Lucy is out of town. If massage next week doesn't help, then I will head to a chiropractor.

I may crosstrain or rest tomorrow and then jump back in on Saturday with a long run from South Lamar. I really enjoyed that run when we did it in the Summer.

Stats - 6.5 miles/
AHR -
MHR -