After 4 days of manic workouts to try and shift the Tybee indulgences I opted for a day of rest. It has been welcomed by my body though my mind is restless – I think I’m just plain tired. I’m glad I did rest as it was freezing cold at the bus stop this morning then sweltering as I arrived home this afternoon – neither option tempted me out for a run. Plus I got to rest my foot which is still bugging me after rolling it playing tennis 3 weeks ago. I can’t have broken anything as I’ve run on it, but it’s stiff and bruised on the top near the ankle making me aware of every step. Frustrating to say the least with less than 2 weeks to go to the Lake Lanier Zooma half. Anyway I’ve been following RunningInMommyland‘s advice and writing the alphabet with my big toe which seems to be loosening the tightness – and of course the ice pack helps. All due to prancing around on a tennis court for the first time in 12 years! On the bright side I have a back pocket excuse in case I choke on the 22nd:)
I did get out for a quick 4 miles in yesterday which was fun in my new Newtons! All around I’ve seen more and more people opting for them and raving about them…so I caved and bought some to make me run fast. I’m glad I visited the running store as I discovered I’d been wearing shoes at least 1/2 size too small – hence the nasty blisters in the Georgia half – which I’d attributed to poor fitting socks. That news gave me all the justification I needed to buy these beauties and on my first outing in them I’m optimistic – they felt great even with the stiff foot.
No one in this house wanted to get up this morning – first Monday back after a fabulous spring break was a tough one. Thankfully I’d chosen my wardrobe quickly last night before jumping in bed. It always saves me at least 10 minutes, which are crucial at 6am when I have an almost 6 year old deliberating over her attire each day.
So today I opted for my old faithful French Connection polka dot tee, my favorite AllSaints Cerulean cardigan (I SO want the grey in this too!), Hudson Collin jeans and Sam Edelman Alvin shoes in black – perhaps the most comfortable shoes I own.
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Love the t-shirt!
Thanks Claire – I love this one too – so comfy and easy to throw on – unfortunately it’s from a couple of years ago so not sure if I’ll ever be able to replace it!
Love the jeans, too! I have a pair of white Hudson’s that I live in during the summer. They have a wide leg. I might need to try the skinny. Oh…p.s. I forgot to mention… when doing the alphabet you can practice upper and lower case! Glad you got some rest!
Love the polka dots! You’ll have to keep me posted on the Newtons… I’m just now reading the Runner’s World article about the creator of them.
I will – I’ve ran in them a couple of times now and really like them – they really allow your foot to spread out and breathe – plus they naturally encourage you to run on your mid foot. I saw the article too – those guys are raking it in now!
Love your outfit! The T and the cardigan in particular. Now I want some 🙂 I hope that your ankle feels better soon!
Thanks Christine – the ice is helping and I ran again on it today so fingers crossed!