My 5K time from Sunday morning wasn't the fastest or slowest ever. But I did finish and I wasn't last. It was also my first time running outside since November 2008.
The run started off really well. My first mile was fast, at least fast for me. I crossed it in 9:50. I did slow down during the second mile, which I always seem to do. Around 2.5 miles, my heel was started to hurt. I knew I was almost done running so I kept going. Only after I crossed the finish line is when I started to think about my heel.
Immediately following I began to limp. I couldn't put too much pressure on my heel. Waiting for the final results I keep stretching to see if it would help me. It really didn't. At home I iced and stretched my heel many times during the entire day. When I wasn't stretching or icing, my foot was in my night splint boot. Nothing seemed to help.
I woke up this morning and my heel was still killing. I hobbled around the first couple hours of work and later I began to do some stretching. After stretching I could walk a little bit better. But I was still limping. I plan on icing and stretching again today.
Tomorrow I will be back at it, running. This week I will be running slow and easy. I have to get ready for my next 5K Saturday morning. I hope when Saturday rolls around, my heel will feel better and be running with my orthotics. I supposed to call the foot doctor later this afternoon to see if they have arrived. I hope they do because I really need them!
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