8 miles of Hilton Head trail running followed by balance and stability work. My goal was to become somewhat tired during my run, and then focus on maintaining stability after exertion. This helps with mentally staying focused when your body is tired, but it also trains your legs to stay balanced throughout long runs. Stability and balance of your lower legs is key for injury prevention. You do not want to lose form once you become tired because then you are more likely to alter your stride, thus increasing your risk of injury.
After my run, my boyfriend and I biked 3.5 miles to eat breakfast where I refueled with eggs, coffee, and a waffle.
Although many may not understand why we wake up early and run or workout on vacation, it is truly inspiring to see all of the other runner's hitting the trails in the early morning hours. I have passed runner's of all ages and all shapes and sizes. That is what is so great about running, there are no requirements and no guidelines. All it takes is a pair of running shoes and some determination.
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