This morning marked my return to running after an August 10th knee injury. While I had done a couple short runs to test the knee since that injury, this really felt like a "real" run to me.
I set out with a 1 hour run time goal early this morning and got through with a slow, but successful run today. I started with a walk to make sure I was warmed up for ten minutes. Then I ran a couple miles utilizing the run walk method to make sure I did not strain anything, specifically I would alternate running 3 minutes and walking 2 minutes. Finally, I ran the last mile (plus a bit more) back home to see if I could really run without problem, which I did at an 11:08 pace. Finally, a cool down walk and I made my goal with 4.33 miles in 1:00:46.
Certainly, I have faster and better runs, but this run today gave me additional confidence that I will be able to complete next weekend's Olympic distance Austin Triathlon (assuming my shoulder injury is better as well!). I'd been training with high goals for the Austin Triathlon, but now feel like I am limping to the starting line...at least I'll be ready to test the old adage about it being better to show up for a race under-trained versus over-trained.
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Glad to hear the knee held up for your run and didn't bother you.
I bet you'll be plenty trained for the next tri. You've put in the hard work. The injuries were your bodies way of telling you to slow down a bit and I'm sure it will reward you with a great tri performance.
I'll be in DL, but I'll be thinking of you going out there and killing that tri!
Glad you're getting better.
11:08 mile hello!! That's awesome fast!.
Just take it easy and you will do great!
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