k8 + 8

we passed this dog on the road - what a hoot!

yesterday, my hip pain came and went. once there, then gone.  i could not figure it out. i am starting to wonder if there's a bone spur, or a pinched nerve.  it seems to "adjust" depending on how i sit or move.  i may go see a chiropractor next week and see if i'm out of "alignment".  last june i went to a chiro to use up some money in our health savings account. he noticed right away that my right knee was out of alignment.  so who knows what's going on...  i'm still icing/heating, rolling and lightly stretching.  

this morning everything felt fine.  i ate some granola and headed out an hour later.  the pain was very dull but i figured i'd at least walk.  so i warmed up walking for 5 min. and then repeated running 5 min and walking 1 min.  the pain continued to be dull but not enough to make me want to stop.  and just like that between mile 2 and 3, it went away.  i felt so good.  i was aiming to run 6 but it turned into 8.  and the pain has subsided all day.  i'm just not sure what this could be.  i'll still be cautious and careful as i follow week 2 of training next week. i'm just full of joy and so grateful that i had a successful long run today. :)