For today’s run we decided to try out the Hampshire Dome in Milford, NH. The facility has 3 turf fields and an indoor track.
(Photo is from an indoor race at the facility – not taken today.)
It was an interesting experience to run on the surface of an Olympics quality Mondo Super X Running track. It felt fantastic. The banked corners were unique and even after taking them over and over…they still felt weird under my feet.
Running dilemma: when I increased my distances to 8-10 mile runs over the past month I developed an ache along the upper thigh/groin area on my left side. Back in December I had looked up medical problems that included my symptoms with no clear conclusions as I didn’t have any other symptoms. The niggling ache/tightness has persisted after runs over 5 miles. Tonight was the first time that it began while running and bothered the run itself. I found the tightness changing my gait and felt the dull pain with every stride after 4 miles. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to enjoy the dome track to its potential, as I struggled with mine.
š¦ stop running to heal? …not something I am willing to do right now
š¦ persist in my training and racing and cause more damage?…possibly
š¦ sports hernia?…likely diagnosis if I can see an experienced sports physician
HELLO BODY — I have big plans and you just need to fall into line. Hear me?!
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