That Didn't Go So Well

Wow, nothing went right with tonight's run (well, except for the weather).  On this unseasonable evening, to say the least, I managed 4 painful miles.  Painful miles.  It all started out well enough.  My hip has been sore for a day or so now, and I'm still not really sure why.  I figured, I'll warm it up and it will be okay.  Ummmm, no.  Turns out, everything hurts: my feet, my right knee, my left quad and hip.  I can't win...

Well, here's the (flat) route:

This route follows the relatively flat trail system that parallels the creek and I-35.  It should have been a pleasant run, but it wasn't happening today.  The run goes up to the furthest north point first, then all the way down the trail, then back up to Johnson Drive.

I was hoping to take it another mile and a half south, but it was not in the cards.  As such, my 7 mile run turned into a painful limp session.  The only hill to speak of is going up and down Johnson drive, and as it turns out, the run back up was the least painful part.  Something about running downhill, or otherwise flat that's killing me right now.  I also started out too fast, but I don't think that's what made me hurt.

I'm thinking tomorrow is out, and I'm trying to suffer through a recovery drink.  This GU post-workout mix is just awful.  I'm not a milk drinker, but I might have to give chocolate milk another go.  From here, I'm not sure what to think.  My formal training will need to start soon, and I need to figure out what's going on here. Is it my form?  My shoes?  What am I doing wrong?


The mileage for the month: 52.90 Miles.  Not 60, but it's a start.

D

Running Total:
January: 52.90
2012:  52.90