Run Derneld, Run!

Test 6 (or 7, depending how you count it). My best test to date. At this rate, I'll at least be able to pace at the Utah Valley marathon (assuming it takes place).

This break has been a great motivator to do some quality strength training for the first time in years!

Test 7. Ran twice as far and still takes longer to start feeling pain. And the pain is less. I think I still want to see a PT about this.

Test 8. Ran the same distance as earlier today, making about a mile today! Feeling pretty hopeful!

Test 8. Ran over a mile this morning at a 10 minute pace. The speed is still awkwardly slow, and I know it's not the proper form for an efficient trot, but I am able to do it without my hip getting too sensitive. My hip always feels a little tense after these runs, not things are continuing to improve.

Test 8.2. Same thing as this morning. Felt about the same.

Test 9. This is the farthest I have run since going out of commission. There really isn't any pain. It feels like my hip is either not responding as well or is just really stiff. Either way, the situation is getting better every day. Based off my experiences the past few days, I am still thinking this is a sciatic nerve issue, caused by a strained muscle.  

Test 10. Sore from yesterday. I did a lot of squats and calf raises yesterday as well, but I am definitely not used to being this sore after a little bit of easy running. It's amazing what 4 weeks off can do.

Test 11. It seems weird to keep calling these tests, but I'm not 100% sure I'm okay yet. Just slowly putting more work in and seeing if things get worse.