Coldest run yet! 23 degrees and windy - wind chill was 6. Was planning on running at about 6:00 am, but decided to wait an hour because I don't have the proper reflective gear to wear in this cold. I also ran 2.34 miles instead of the normal 2.6; I eliminated the cool down walk because, well, I didn't want to stop running until I got back to my house! I did feel sore in the first couple of hours after the run. I think this is because the lack of cool-down prevented the lactic acid from clearing as fast. So I did some stretching after my shower.
It took about 1.5 miles to warm up, but once I was warmed up, I was quite comfortable and would have liked to go longer, except that my right leg is still giving me issues. I have decided to see a physical therapist about it. I only get pains and extreme stiffness in my right side only.
When I got back, I took my normal protein shake with L-Glutamine - but this time ate three Oreo cookies to spike the blood sugar and create an insulin response. The insulin is supposed to help the muscles take in more of the protein.
Mile splits: 10:15, 10:30 - last .34 miles in 4:05. Average mile in 10:36. Still facing a slowdown issue after two miles. Weather: 23 degrees with wind chill of 6. Clothing: Baseball cap, polyester ear warmer, long sleeve shirt, short sleeve shirt, hooded sweatshirt, two layers of exercise pants, running gloves, cotton socks. Kept the hood up for most of the run, with the exception of venting some heat on one occasion for a couple of minutes. Pre-run: Water. Post run: Protein powder with 16 ounces of milk, one serving of L-Glutamine, and three Oreo cookies.
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