Keep Calm and Run On

Recovery day. Leg were heavy and tired. Did norma tec and ice bath. I got into the doctor and got my ferritin checked tonight. 

Low iron it is. Yay. I am glad to know because it explains why I am so tired and workouts are hard. But also frustrating because I am not sure how hard to push without expecting too much and still allowing my body to get better. Today I decided based on feel. 

We did 800 repeats at the track. I did the first 4 and felt really good. Lungs were working but legs were good. Ran 2:38 and we got a lap job between each. We started the second set of 4 and my body got the same dead empty tired feeling, so I was done. I was kind of glad since the girls picked it up and not sticking to pace and that drives me nuts. I ran laps on the track then grass laps. Finished at 9 and was light headed. 

Ran 5 later and felt a little better. 

10 felt like a lot to do at once so I decided on a double day. 6 in the morning and 4 later. 

AM: 40 minute tempo run. 2 mile warm up then begin. I wanted to be consistent and hung right around 6:30 (6:28 average). I felt OK- tired but I was breathing so hard and heavy. Finished to 9.5 and ran 4 later. 

Long run got cut short. I rolled my ankle (same one) at mile 7. Was able to run without limping 4 miles back to the school but it hurt and I didn't want to make it worse. Iced and kept it wrapped all day. It's not nearly as bad as last time and I think I will be fine next week. Just frustrated.