First, a request.... Please don't feed the troll, I'm really enjoying the conversation in this thread and I would rather not have it mucked up by a pimply faced, 14 yo, wearing braces and pretending to be his Daddy.
Euro, Great point on the blistering. I had/have none so I'm now a little perplexed. That said, the rest, the icing, the ibuprofen and old shoes have seemed to help and my run this morning was relatively comfortable. I still notice it as a tightness but the joint isn't really painful. I'll continue to ice as a cautionary procedure and I'll definitely incorporate the self massage and stretching that you have recommended.
This morning was the first run in recent memory where I really felt kind of off, even at a slower pace. Perhaps the 8 degree temperature had something to do with that, but I think it is more likely due to some slight dehydration. Something didn't agree with my stomach on Tuesday and I made at least 5 or 6 trips to the restroom. :( For the last several years I have had occassional bouts with stomach ailments. Because they are so infrequent, I haven't gone in for a diagnosis. It could just be something I ate, I guess. Although I must admit I steer clear of almonds anymore. About 2 years ago I had some raw almonds as a snack and damn if I didn't almost bring myself to the ER in the middle of the night due to severe trotskies. Since then, my stomach is pretty sensitive to almonds, raw or roasted. This is a bummer, I love the taste of almonds.
PM,
Thanks for all the notes on nutrition. I will find the right balance for me and I'm feeling pretty good about my current balance of carbs, protein, fat and sugars.
Interesting that you bring up apple sauce as a low cal filling snack. I've made home made apple sauce the last 2 summers with apples from our back yard tree. It goes fast though. The absorbic acid is a preservative, by the way. Helps the apples to not go brown after you've sliced them and are cooking them.
Thanks again all. I'll be putting up a summary of the week in a few days.
Overall, I'm feeling good. Starting to feel fit. The real training is coming soon.