Training in Montana

Incredible start to the day, very disappointing ending. My wife and I heeded a personal phone call from our Stake President to attend Stake Temple Day (he called everyone - amazing) so we got up early and headed to a 7 am session. It was full, and very fulfilling to be part of that. A month ago we were the only couple at a Friday evening session. Got home, got the kids up, loaded the boat (new to us) and headed down to Wyoming to Bighorn Dam for our first family boating excursion. Had a great time. Yes, there were plenty of moments where I became very anxious and may have become excited and raised my voice, but hopefully as my family learns about the dangers of boating I'll chill out. The dam is high cliffs through canyons so very similar to Lake Powell's channels. Not too fun for waterskiing or other activities so we'll find another spot. We had a fun time and the boat worked the whole time, although it did cut out a few times so we'll take it in. Got home by 7:30.

Headed out for a 12 mile run at 8:30, prepped with blinking lights and new batteries in my headlamp. Just past 2 miles out my right foot started hurting with every step, like a ball was underneath my 2nd & 3rd metatarsal (?). I had just hit a gravel road for the next 6 miles and my first thought was to power through. After 10 more steps of hurt with each step I stopped and thought it through. This was a 12 mile run. Next Saturday is my last 20 miler, with a 48 mile week. Was it worth risking those runs and possibly the marathon to get through my long run? No. I turned around and started walking back, hurting some with each right foot step. It wasn't double-me-over pain, but more than a twinge. After a bit of walking I decided to run home as it would take too long. After a bit it stopped hurting with each step, but I could still feel it. Got home and soaked in an ice bucket for 15 minutes. The next morning it feels better. I'll head out for my run tomorrow morning and if it hurts I'll turn around.

What's up with this? On last week's 20 miler I was thinking how during this training cycle I haven't had any injuries, and how I must be doing something right. Then I ran in town this week and ran faster than normal. I don't know if that did it or it's my new shoes or if it's the way Venus aligns with Mars but I hope it's nothing big. I'll soak it a couple more times today and we'll see. Hmph.