Take it easy

The 22-mile run I did yesterday had a full effect on me today. Initially I was going for a 7-mile recovery run, but I gave up only after 15 minutes. I normally go out in the morning, but today I waited until the evening so that my legs could receive the maximum rest. It was to no avail. I really shouldn't have bothered.

I am not disappointed, however. Actually I am happy that I stopped running, because sometimes it is a more courageous thing to do. Young Yasushi of last year would have gone for 7 miles this evening, but I learned from the mistake I made when I got myself injured early this year. It was a very costly and painful education, but for me it was a lesson well-learned. I am not saying I am already there, but I think I am beginning to learn when to push myself, and when it is better to just stop. I think once you know the difference between these two, you can call yourself an "experienced runner".

Today: 2 miles
Weekly mileage: 2 miles