On Sunday afternoon the weather was simply awesome! The next few days were supposed to be rainy and snowy and nasty. So ... I decided to go for another long run. Now, I don't usually run in the afternoons. And, I don't know if I have ever run on a Sunday afternoon - so, this was unusual for me. After standing up all morning, playing guitar and preaching, my legs tend to be shot - but, I wanted to go for it.
So, I strapped on my long run gear ... shorts, shoes, under armor, hat, sun screen (check); running watch, heart monitor, water bottles, three gue packets (these are part of the new check list, check). I didn't have time to plan a new route, so I headed for route 9 again and ran to and past 128. I ran about a mile and a half further out route 9 than I had before, and I felt generally great. When returning, about 4 miles from home (on a 15 mile run), I started to feel some discomfort in my left knee. This was a little different than I have felt before. It was kind of under the knee cap, on the inside. I didn't know if it was serious or not, but I had 4 miles to go, so I ran carefully home. I felt worn, but pretty good when I got home.
The next day I went to run a short run, and I could only go 1/4 mile without significant pain. I guess I strained something, or bruised my patella or my meniscus. This is common, but not good for marathon trainers (particularly for newbies). Now, I need to figure out how to nurse my knee, while continuing to train my body.
Help!
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