The long run.
One step forward, two steps back...
I thought for sure today that I'd be feeling close to 100%.  But no.  I only made it through about 10 minutes before I needed to stop and stretch out my leg.  Tomorrow I'm going back to the doctor, s we'll see what he has to say?
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7/7/2010 6:22 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Some progress.
The last time I tried to run was quite a while ago.  Today I was able to get through 2 miles without my knee making me stop.  There was a twinge of soreness during the last block or so, but nothing close to what I've been experiencing.  I'm definitely not ready to start running regularly again, but I think I've finally made the first step towards recovery.  I'll just keep stretching and running in the pool, then check in with the doc in two weeks.  I'm thinking that by then I may have made it to the point where I might be able to very slowly start to be a runner again.

Last year on this day I ran 3 miles after getting my first radiation treatment.  What a year its been
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6/25/2010 8:53 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
FRUSTRATED!
Tried to run again today, on the advice of my physical therapist.  I figured since last week I managed to run 1.6, I thought maybe today I might reach 1.8, or even 2 miles.  But after 1.25 me knee pretty much locked up.  I am beginning to question the value of this "therapy."  I only have 4 sessions left and I have basically seen no progress!
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4/22/2010 12:47 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
A little progress.
I am cautiously optimistic after being able to run 1.6 miles this afternoon.  Last time I ran I HAD to stop after 1.25.  Today I stopped by choice.  I could feel the twinge in my knee coming on, so I stopped before the pain stopped me.  I spent a lot more time stretching than I did actually running, but it's better than no running.  Maybe by next week I might be able to run 2 whole miles!
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4/15/2010 5:20 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Still not ready.
After starting physical therapy for my knee, I thought I'd go out and just try to run 2 miles, just to see if I could.  I felt very sluggish, I can definitely feel the extra weight I'm carrying now.  That's not helping, but that's not really the point.  Even though I haven't been running, my knee is still not better.  After about 1.5 I had to stop and stretch.  So no more running until I get a little more into the therapy.

Total for the year is 30 whopping miles!
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4/8/2010 12:49 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Need to be patient.
After my run earlier this week I thought I was ready to get back into it.  But today I headed out for another 4 miles and by 3 my knee was acting up again.  Very frustrating, but I know what needs to be done.  I need some extended time off.  So the next time I will try to run will be in 4 weeks.  If I'm not better by March 1, then I better get to a real doctor.  Until then I'll just be cross-training at the gym and working on strengthening my core.

26 miles for the year so far, not a great start but it will get better, patience!
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1/31/2010 4:22 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Nice run.
Today was my first run in 17 days.  Felt great to be back outside, so I did 4 with a little fartlek in the middle @ 30 minutes.  Knees felt good, but I'm still going to ease back into it.  Maybe I'll run again on Sunday, we'll see.
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1/26/2010 5:36 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Damn knee!
I thought I was going good all week, my knee was feeling great.  Then this morning, about 4 miles into my five mile run I started to feel a little dull pain in both knees again.  Looks like I need to find a new chiropractor who takes my insurance.

But at least I got in a whopping 12 miles this week! ha
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1/9/2010 11:06 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Nice out.
Compared to the last few days, the sunny 40 degree afternoon today felt balmy.  I did an easy 4 today and my legs are feeling great.  I think a after another week or so of easy low mileage, I can start ramping up a bit again, but slowly.
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1/7/2010 4:38 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Tuesday
Another easy three today, felt good despite the freezing conditions.
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1/5/2010 5:31 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
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