Perseverance or just junk miles?

Today's run was kinda sucky.

My Garmin beeped as I turned it on - always a bad sign. Since I knew the battery was about to die, I decided to stick with the same route I ran Monday so I'd know the distance.

My right shin hurt a little as I headed down Durham. Pretty soon my side started hurting pretty bad. Ugh.

I walked a couple times trying to work out my side ache. It didn't really help.

I blame my messed up digestive system. I'm 10 days in with new medication and new food restrictions. I can't eat the way I need to, and my tummy's been unhappy all day :(

I slowed down and gritted my teeth - and finished 5.33 miles.

Miles are miles :)