I feel like a badass. And also like crying.

[noisemaker2]

Short version--I ate pavement on my run today, but after crying a bit finished strong.  Everything hurts but it was my fastest 6 miler in Garmin history. 

Long version--My running partner bailed on my early morning run so I had to find a way to fit in a 6 mile pace run on this unusually cold and rainy day.  I got my work done and realized I had just enough time to fit in 6 and be done in time to get my kids from school, so I reluctantly went for it.   It was cold.  The wind was brutal.  Still drizzly.  But I was pretty happy with my pace.  And then, right at 2.97 miles, I ate it.  Big time.  After rolling around in the wet leaves and gravel for a second I stood up crying and limping.  I half-heartedly waved at some cars, hoping someone would call my DH to rescue me.  After a minute, when no one stopped, I realized I could walk, therefore I could probably run...and I had to get home somehow...so I turned back and ran home.  Boom, fastest 6 miler.  Now my knuckles, knee, hip and elbow are all a bloody mess.  I look and feel like I was in a bar fight!  But fastest 6 ever! 

Mostly I just wanted to share, but also--do I attempt my long run tomorrow, or rest?  My knee is bruised and swollen, and my inclination is to limp when I stand up.  But I did run 3 miles on it fine...thoughts? 

[tuggyruns]

I hope you are feeling better and way to recover from eating pavement! If you are limping I would give it a rest tomorrow- can you long run on Sunday?

[coconutbug]

Wow, getting up and hauling ass after eating it is impressive! I would lean towards resting tomorrow, esp if your knee is swollen and you are sort of limping.

[Deleted]

Wow, impressive that you ran home! I'd rest and run on Sunday if you aren't limping.

[noisemaker2]

Thanks ladies. Sunday sounds like a better plan.

[Deleted]

Ouch! Hope you heal up quick.

[Deleted]

You are badass. Rest and feel better!

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[katietornado]

I can't answer whether you should run tomorrow. It's my experience that an injury mid-run gets my adrenaline going, and I can fly through the rest of the run, but I'm very sore the next day (more than I think I'll be...always).

Glad you were able to continue your run! And glad you're mostly OK.

[skwcm80]

Impressive!! I hope you feel better.

[noisemaker2]

Nov 23, 2013 16:41:59 GMT -5 katietornado said:

I can't answer whether you should run tomorrow. It's my experience that an injury mid-run gets my adrenaline going, and I can fly through the rest of the run, but I'm very sore the next day (more than I think I'll be...always).

Glad you were able to continue your run! And glad you're mostly OK.

This is pretty accurate. I'm glad I got good miles in yesterday because I'm a mess today! Limping, achy and mopey. My poor family, ha.

And also, I've learned that showers with road rash make showers with chafing feel like nothing.

Thanks to all for the kind words.