Pricey socks and my accomplishment this week

I've had several of you mention the pricey socks that Scottie and Tim (I think Floyd has some too) wear. I bought them probably a month ago, tried them, and slid around in them during a short, weekday run. I normally run in thicker socks than that, and I believe that running in those is what gave me the black toe that I had to deal with awhile back. So be warned, although moisture wicking is a big deal, so is sock thickness and what you are used to. I can recommend a great black toe surgeon, but better you don't need her at all. I hate it because I love those socks, they are very soft and feel great, but I can't run in them.

My accomplishment this week is that I ran 3 whole days in a row, AND actually cross trained on Sunday (by walking 3 miles). I didn't think I'd exercised 3 days in a row since we started this training, but in looking back at my log, I see that I did actually do this back in May a couple of times. I still work on my consistency, but am finding more people to run with on alternate days in my area. I have my Belhaven running group (they run M/W/F) but am trying to drag out a couple of friends in Fondren on T/R. It worked this week. I had skipped Monday, but ran T/W/R, and will take off tomorrow. My legs are tired (since I haven't been doing this on consecutive days very much), but I'll be ready to go on Saturday.

I can't believe the CM is this close -- we'll have 5 weeks left as of this weekend. WE ARE THERE!! We have already put in the work, it is just a matter of continuing what we're doing, staying healthy (which means don't overdo) and getting on the plane!! WE ARE MARATHONERS!!

Sweatbands on my ankles

I think I'm going to try it. I told my roommate what I was contemplating after yesterday's sloshy run, and she made fun of me about my ankle claustrophobia. I always wear low socks, even in winter, because I hate the feeling of stuff around my ankles. I told her better that than continuing this same wet, tender foot issue. That powder works for awhile, but nothing has been completely workable in this heat and humidity. I was even careful about not allowing water poured on my head to get to my feet, but that didn't work either. I admit it, I sweat.

I'm thinking about scotchguarding my next pair of running shoes, but I don't think that will even help. I'm going to try it in case some of the water getting in is getting in from dripping into my shoes (as opposed to down my legs), but I'm not holding out much hope. I'll still change socks halfway through, as that helped for awhile. But I'm going to get more of the good socks from Fleet Feet (I only have one pair that I really like for me). And I'll wring out my anklebands when I change socks.

I feel a tiny bit sore today, but nothing terrible. My ankle I turned yesterday in the dark is feeling much better today as well. I'm hoping to get a little recovery spin in this afternoon while watching the Little League championship game. And I think I found another running buddy for the days my Belhaven running buddies aren't running. Yeah me. Maybe then I'd be more consistent, which was my original goal.

Hope everyone has a great week. Rememeber that you need to recover appropriately from yesterday's run but at the same time prepare your body and mind for next Saturday's run. Start hydrating now, for yesterday and for next Saturday. Today is recovery/replentishment day, to prepare you for the week and Saturday.