Beginning to Run Thread

[Catrin]

It was a hard call between trail running and riding this morning, but I decided to hit the trails. My goal was at least 45 minutes at a light jog on the trails, running more than walking, and to target an average heart rate of at least 125. I succeeded on all but that last one, while I spent 32 minutes in my middle heart rate zone, my average HR was only 119. I think this means my body is adjusting, but I wasn't running fast at all. I was running a split (on average) of 2-4 minutes and walking 1-2 minutes at most. I wanted to run longer than I did but one of my calves started bothering me so I called it good and walked back to my car.

Rocknrollgirl - thanks for the suggestion! I don't think the problem is actually in my ankle/foot. I THINK the problem is my posterior tibial tendon and where it wraps/inserts - I've noticed this same problem in one way or another since my heel osteotomy/ ankle ligament repair/reattachment and am taking measures to address it. Some serious calf, heel cord, bottom of the foot, dorsiflexion and anterior tib work should help this. I AM pleased to note that after my 45 minutes on the trail this morning it wasn't worse than when I started. I suspect I needed PT after the surgery and it wasn't even suggested at the time, but that is water under the bridge. I am currently working on all related soft tissues and focusing on NOT walking like a duck.

I AM pleased with how my heart rate behaved, and it was a pleasure to run in the woods. My neck/shoulders also felt better than after 45 minutes on the bike

Have I mentioned how much I love my Brooks Cascadias? I feel so...stable as far as traction is concerned