Gray Fox and Side Stitch

Plan today was 4-5 miles with two miles at marathon pace. Was thrown off a bit by a weird side stitch of sorts. It was on the left side, upper abdominal muscle, just below the rib cage. Felt it for a bit yesterday also, and again a couple of weeks ago. Stopped and took some deep breaths and it helped significantly, which was a relief. Just hope it doesn't happen on race day. Decided to run just four as a precaution.


On a brighter note, saw a really big, healthy gray fox during the run along the paved paths behind the school I teach at. He/she checked me out for a bit before running full speed into the woods. 

Ran 4.0 miles @ 7:41/mile pace. 

Paved paths and roads. 

Mostly flat. 

Upper 50s, sunny. 

Saucony Kinvara, shorts, short sleeved shirt, cap.