I'm running a half on Saturday and considered trimming the mileage today, but since I'm considering the race a training run I went with the usual 6 miles. The weather also factored into the decision since it was in the low 70s, windy out of the south, and otherwise a nice day. I did walk up the big hill on Lake Forest as a concession to the race, and I'll also skip the punching bag workout in the morning.
My left knee is tender and a couple of times this evening, particularly when walking up stairs, I felt a twinge of pain. It doesn't hurt when I run, and it's not painful the rest of the time. I think it'll be fine during the race, if the thunderstorms stay away, and as I said I'm planning on running it at a normal pace and not trying to get a PR. Next week I'm switching to a newer pair of running shoes and we'll see if that makes a difference.
The Wife and I went by the local running store tonight so I could grab a couple of gels for the race and somehow I ended up walking out with a pair of flip-flops as well. I'm not big on the post between my big toe and the next one to the right - or left - but these are form-fitting and felt pretty nice. Subjecting people to a view of my toes might be a crime against humanity, but at least I'll be comfortable.
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