Learning to tie my shoes...

I had an interval set on the training schedule today, and actually planned for it, for once.  Last night, I packed my gym bag, programmed the Garmin based on HR, and packed my lunch and post workout snack, as I was going to be tight on time between my class and the workout.  Today was my last day at my clinical (sad...), so I got a half day (happy!).  The plan was to head to the gym after a brief meeting with my school department concerning some minor research ideas for the semester (maybe a future post...). I quickly said my goodbyes at my clinical site, thanked everyone for putting up with me, and headed to school.

My meeting lasted a bit longer than I anticipated, so I rushed to find a parking spot near the gym, changed clothes, and was booking it up to the treadmill.

Now, this is my own fault, but I have a tendency of 'sliding' my shoes on.  Even my running shoes.  I leave the laces tied (probably from the first time I tried them on), and slip my foot in.  Today, this time-saving technique came back to bite me in the ass.

I was about 2.5 miles into my 7x800 interval set, when all of a sudden my foot slipped a little in my shoe, and I started experiencing a nice shot of pain every time my right foot hit the treadmill.  I attribute the slip entirely to my negligence of wearing loose shoes.  I know, idiot....

I stopped the run at 3 miles, and rushed into the shower to make it early to my class, which leads me to this exact moment, and also this simple piece of advice:

TIE YOUR SHOES BEFORE YOU RUN!

I hope everyone who reads this thinks, "well, duh....".

I am planning on relying on the sage advice my high school trainer told us, not matter the injury:  "Ice it down, and take some Advil."  Apparently this remedy is the cure-all treatment in high school sports medicine.  FYI: Doesn't work well with concussion...

I'm hoping not to have any new injuries, especially to my feet!  Kinda need them...

Random Tidbits:

• A good friend and reader just got a job in Madison, WI.  Nice Job Rich!  If I ever plan on doing the Ironman there, I will be needing a place to crash!!!
• No clinical = TWO-A-Days are BACK!  I'm actually pretty excited.  I am looking forward to incorporating some weight training into my schedule, as well as getting back in the pool once I get cleared by the eye doc.
• I have TONS of ideas for blog posts. Get ready for some doozies!!! Whatever the hell that means...
• The North Face Endurance Challenge is this weekend!  I am doing the 10K on Sunday with Rach, and my sister is doing the 5K!