Keep Calm and Run On

Ankle was sore but manageable. Just taping/wearing brace for a while. Recovery run. My legs felt heavy and tired. Did norma and ice bath. 

Today was the big day- 25x400. We warmed up, started and on the 3rd one the wind and hail came. It was nuts and the hail hurt so bad. Coach said to come back tomorrow and we will do it again. We ran cool down and it was windy but blew out after a few miles. Ran to 7 then did 4.5 later. My hamstring tightened up on the 400's and cool down so I got it worked on (graston and massage) 

Today was a rough, sucky day all around. It started ok. Warm up, hit the track for repeat 400's at 83. It was windy but no rain or hail. I did 12 and coach told me I was too far behind and needed to sit some out because my iron is low. (I was still running 83's. Just didn't need to run a 39 first 200 and we took turns who led) So I decided to do every other. My hamstring tightened up really bad and was tight and hurt jumping in. Well things escalated (due to low iron) and it was concluded that I wasn't ready to race the 10K and shouldn't race next week at all. I ended up doing 17 and left to be on time with the dietitian. My confidence and strong mentality really took a blow today. I am frustrated and disappointed. 

Got the hamstring massaged and it still kills. Ran 6 after and iced and was late to class. 

Recovery run. I am exhausted. 

Today was a little better. After talking to the trainer, doctor and other coaches I decided to wait on teh 10K for Mt Sac but still go race the 5K next week at San Francisco. It will be a darn good workout and good prep for the 10K. I need to build my confidence again and be ready mentally to race. Ran 8.5 and 4.5 later. Hamstring still sore and hurts. 

Split the long run- 10 and 4.