My run yesterday was quite intense for me. It ended up being a combination tempo run (fastest non-racing 6 miles on record) and distance run (not the longest ever, but definitely close). Even though I slowed down some after mile 6, my pace was faster than I had done for my other long runs. I also changed my form some for the last 3-4 miles do deal with a tightening calf, so my legs had some unfamiliar tiredness today. I don't think I injured anything. Walking around doing grocery shopping and household chores seemed to help loosen them up, as long as I also added some bending and squatting, too.
So, my question is, after resting today from any vigorous exercise, does anyone have any recommendations for tomorrow's run? I usually do 3 runs a week: a speed workout (did that earlier in the week), a tempo run, and a long run. I ride the spinning bike a couple of times a week. I didn't do my usual swimming this week, though. I *feel* like I just want to go on an easyish 7-8 mile "recovery" run. Does anyone feel like chiming in?
So, my question is, after resting today from any vigorous exercise, does anyone have any recommendations for tomorrow's run? I usually do 3 runs a week: a speed workout (did that earlier in the week), a tempo run, and a long run. I ride the spinning bike a couple of times a week. I didn't do my usual swimming this week, though. I *feel* like I just want to go on an easyish 7-8 mile "recovery" run. Does anyone feel like chiming in?