Recently; I have been working on a big goal of running/walking 10 miles a day. You will see me at Lake Miramar working on this goal. However; one thing I forgot after getting new running shoes and getting a workout in was the new shoe blisters. The next is the balance between my left and right side. I have run marathons/half marathons/ other distance runs but never training my body in such a manner. I believe my left leg (affected side) does not have the same strength as my right side. Right now; I am experiencing the pain of the weakness of my affected side because of the amount of exercise I have put on it. I am now limping and it is very painful to walk up stairs or uneven locations. I am in pain but I am still working towards my goal. On my off days; meaning my non-work out days-I do 5 walking miles. I believe because I think I am as normal as anyone else that I forget that I do have a weakness. I just thought I could do it. Well, my body reacted differently.
Advice;
This is something to keep in mind when taking on a goal. I just forgot about my weakness and that my left side (affected side) is not as built as my right. Therefore; I am experiencing difficulties. I would take my mistake and use that as your example of what goal you want to set for yourself. I love to run and sometimes do not stop until I am done. It is great but besides your muscles being a tad bit sore you will have the balance difference of the two sides. Go out and get running/walking! As Forrest Gump; just start something and finish when you are done.
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