Workout: 3.3 mile run in 31:04
Welcome to Fitness Friday! To new readers, I hope you enjoy my blog. I am looking forward to reading more of your blogs.
So the big question for me today is: "Is it better to rest or not to rest before a long run/race?" I couldn't decided on the answer to that question today. So I thought I would put it out there for ya'lls thoughts and opinions.
I decided to go ahead and do an easy short 3 mile run today, even though I've run the previous two days (5 and 6 miles) and have a long run (10 miles) planned for tomorrow. My thoughts were that the run today would help to get my legs loose and not so tight for the early start. At the same time I don't want them to be "too" tired. They feel good at the moment, but do need some stretching. Sometimes I take a rest day before long runs and races, sometimes I don't. I really don't know what is better for you. What do you think works the best?
The biggest issue I've been having lately isn't my legs being tired, but the bottom of my feet and heels are sore. I think it is all the barefootin' I do around here plus the not very supportive sandels and flipflops. I have been thinking about putting some cushioning insoles in my sneakers but I don't want that to screw up how my shoes feel or how I run. What I really probably need to do is wear sneakers or supportive shoes during the day but I HATE HOT FEET!! I love to be barefoot or in sandels so that would be a struggle for me.
Another quick thing to share.... I've recently gotten addicted to smoothies and green monsters. However, I was tired of the mess and cleanup using my big ol blender. This week I purchased my new after a run, buddy - the Oster My Blend!
QOTD: Do you rest or not rest the day before a long run/race? What works best for you?
