I Went for a Run!

Last week I picked up some new running shoes and this weekend I hit the pavement! I love my new shoes. They're lightweight but supportive. Compared to my worn-down pair they feel so springy! And I love the yellow laces. (Yellow is my favorite color btw.)

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It was a beautiful, spring-like day on Sunday so I went to a nearby canal trail and ran about 3 miles. Overall, I had a pretty good run. I started feeling some minor IT band pain so I took a couple of breaks to stretch and walk during the 3 miles.

Portrait before run

Hit the pavement

But the first few runs are always the hardest. I need to be diligent about stretching and icing and of course about keeping up the running!

2 responses to “I Went for a Run!”

  1. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    IT bands. blech.

    need to go running myself…perhaps new sneakers would be just the thing to get me going…

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    1. Kelsey Avatar
      Kelsey

      IT band pain is so the pits! Yes, some new sneakers and some good stretching is the ticket. And do you foam roll? That has helped my IT pain so much. I also remind myself to set small goals – like just get out and run for how ever long feels good, even just 10 minutes, so I don’t put too much pressure on myself. I can always build from there and it’s better than not running at all! And it’s supposed to be enjoyable after all!

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