Vacation is over

I just finished a week of recovery. I ran 38 miles last week to give my body some time to recover and in hope that the sharp pain in my shins would go away. It was a good week to take off because it was the worst week --weather wise -- that I have experienced here. It was pouring all week at torrential strength. Of course I can run in the rain but I must admit it is not my favorite thing to do. Anyway I feel refreshed but the pain in my shins remains. I bought a garbage can from the hardware store to fill with ice water so I can dunk my legs in the ice water after I run. I have read a lot about the value of icing so hopefully it will keep me healthy through the next phase of training.

I had a great long run yesterday. I ran 15 + through the countryside ending up in Shintanabe. It was a great course and I was running faster than usual at the same effort. The last couple miles of my run I was in the high 7's which is pretty good for me. I am definitely feeling stronger.