I woke up with sore calves from the plyo Friday. They were sore, but didn't get in the way of my run. We drove the route first to make sure I had my miles right, but somehow my brain and the car didn't work together the right way and I ended up having a 15 mile route instead of 14. It was fine, and I ended up running a negative split. My last couple miles were pretty fast (for me) so I think that's a good sign that I can do more miles.
I wore the big knee brace, and I'm glad I did. A few times between miles 4-9 I heard my knee grumble at me a little bit, but the brace kept it in check and I only stopped once to stretch my quads (which seems to give my knee a little relief).
I've been on the look out for a treasure box to adorn with my road treasures and to store other treasures I find in. We saw the perfect looking crate in the ditch. MR was on his bike and stopped to check out the crate. When he went to pull it out of the ditch, he found that it was actually holding a dead animal. Half the animal was in the crate and the head was hanging out of the box drown in the water in the ditch. It was NOT good. We named the dead animal "Treasure." Because my treasure box was now "Treasure's" Box. Had to leave Treasure and the box in the ditch. It didn't smell good at all!!
Yes, I have photos, but I don't think they're nice at all. I sent one to RAD and her response was, "now that's just nasty!" It really is. We did however conclude that Treasure looks more like a little dog than a cat based on the teeth that were exposed in it's mouth. Poor Treasure. Who puts a puppy in a wooden crate and throws it in a ditch? Unacceptable.
Good run, overall pace was 9:35. Beautiful day. I'm so happy spring is here!!!!
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