Like the canyon

Got my Red Hot race report up tonight and did 40 minutes slow on the treadmill.  Quads a little sore, knee is loosening up and feels better already.  My left leg is sore from toe to hip from carrying my right leg on Saturday.  Because my knee was a ski injury and not just overuse from running, I am going to the Orthopedic on Friday AM just to be safe, but I'm sure it's just a bad strain.  I'm not letting a knife or scope anywhere near my leg though.

Legs feeling loose again.  5.5 miles on the 'mill at 7:40 pace.  No knee trouble at all on the flat, steady hampster wheel.

Went to let the Orthopedic have a look at my right knee this morning.  Doc took some pictures and inflicted decent pain with a series of yanks and twists.  Diagnosis, strained MCL with and a probable torn Meniscus.  Yep, I knew it hurt for a reason.  I left after about an  hour with a new, giant, knee brace and a follow up appointment in 2 weeks. Doc says he'll have another look and may suggest going under the knife.  Patient says "aint a knife getting within 10 feet of my knee." 

I'm supposed to stick to the treadmill or bike for at least 2 weeks.  Well . . . I'm confident this thing will improve alot in the next two weeks.

Got out and walked the dog this morning on part of the Striders 10k course.  It was good to see some running friends on the course and cheer them on.  Quite a pack of runners out there this morning, there was a solid train of runners for at least 20 minutes.   

Got in 2 hours on the treadmill this afternoon.  13.5 miles.  Didn't feel great today, low energy, felt like I had to work really hard even though the pace was kinda mellow. My knee was pretty sore after running.  Iced the knee down good and got out and did some yard work to keep it loose.   Counting the race last Saturday, I ended up with 65 miles for the week, not alot for some, but a good week for me.  Everything but the knee feels great.