I thought I should run tonight, as a warm up for the race on Sunday. I haven't been running for 1.5 weeks, due to pain in my Achilles tendon.
I also wanted to see what it was like to run with a 1.5L generic Camel Back. I did a mile in my neighborhood, and stopped to drop off the pack. It was annoying the way the water was swishing around with each step. The weight of the bag didn't bother me, but I'm sure it would have halfway through the race. Of course, by then half the water would have been gone. I decided to not wear it because there will be water stations, and I don't want it in the way during the obstacles.
I just did a four mile run, and I ditched the Camel Back at a friends house after the first mile. I will not be bringing it with me for the race. It flopped around too much and felt constricting. As for the Achillies tendon, it started to ache a little bit; however, I suspect this was from inactivity, not from damage. I did another ice water soak for the tendon and my overall foot health. I also took a dose of ibuprofen to help with any swelling in my feet from the run. I'm feeling pretty good about the shape I'm in for the event.
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