tough run tonight...

I bought new shoes last week and was so excited to wear them tonight for my 12 km run.  They are actually exactly the same as my old shoes, but a new pair, and a different color.  I got home from work, laced up the shoes and hit the road.  Three minutes away from home my calves started to ache.  I ignored the pain and kept going - for 5 km - I battled my body.  Every muscle in my lower body was screaming.  I have not had such a difficult run in months!  I think it is pay back for me loudly declaring that my body had finally fallen in love with running and it was getting easier and easier.  I ran 16 km last Sunday and it was an excellent run.  I did get sick right after that and spent several days on the couch.  I did not run again until today.  I shortened my run to 10 km to ease myself back into a routine this week.  The second half of the run was definitely better.  I am humbled.  What did I learn?  Take it easy and listen to my body.  

"Jogging is very beneficial.  It's good for your legs and your feet.  It's also very good for the ground.  It makes it feel needed." - Charles Schulz, Peanuts