First Long Run..

I have recommitted for the Marathon training program on May 24th, 2008 during my 1st saturday long run.

Run was at "Campbell Park (Los Gatos Creek Trail), Campbell, CA". People who are training for Chicago Marathon need to run 4 miles that day. With proper stretching, I was able to run most of it. Post run, there were stretches & strengthening exercises as well. I finished 4 miles under 1 hour.

I am slowly liking the stretch routines. I complained to the coaches about my foot pains and all of them gave great suggestion to alleviate the pain. Tried them out at home and it really worked.


Here are some of the tips:

- Ice after the long run under the foot
- Walk barefoot after runs to get foot massaged
- Throw a tovel on the ground and using the foot keep pulling in.
- After getting up from bed, squeeze the calf muscles and press the foot muscles etc.