Day 1

I got up early, and went down to the Germantown Friends track so I could easily monitor my distances the first several weeks. I understand injuries happen because people do too much, too soon. Not only do I need to get my cardiovascular system in shape, but also my legs, AND my newly found feet. My plan was to start with a quarter mile. Perfect cool morning- 32 degrees. I slipped my shoes and socks off at the edge of the track, and started off. Wow. This track is sharp, I thought. For some reason I thought the track at GFS would be a soft rubbery pillow. My goal would be to take it easy, and stop at a 1/4 mile. I had to stop at a 1/8 because of my irritated feet. Is it because the track is too concrete-like? Being cooped up in socks and shoes (even the barefoot shoes I wear ) the feet aren't used to sensations like this, and the skin is thin. We'll see how quickly the body adapts.