Okay, I did it. I went for a run. Actually, I went for a walk and ran a few times. My goal is to slowly test my leg and see how it responds. If it survives the break in period, then I will run them into the ground……literally.
With the weather looking oh so pleasant, it was the perfect time for a walk/run. While Mason was swimming, I turned on my Garmin and took off……..walking. I walked for 5 minutes and then I ran for 1 minute. It was a little difficult at first because my knee started hurting like it had a catch in it. My muscles were protesting because they thought I had retired. But the 1 minute of running went by quickly.
And then I walked for another 5 minutes. And then ran another minute. By now, things were loosening up and I was getting itchy. So I switched to 4 minutes walk and 2 minutes running, and then to 3 minutes walk and 3 minutes running. Woo-hoo! Now we are getting somewhere! I could feel my leg, but it was not painful. Just a distant sensation letting me know that it was still there. But when I was running, I really wanted to keep going.
But I really needed to exercise some self control. I do not have time to take another two weeks off. I have met my quota and training deductible for the year. From here on out it will be a steady progression towards Rocky Raccoon.
I will try for another walk/run on Thursday and possibly a longer run this weekend. And then next weekend I am signed up for two trail races! Now that’s self control!
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