I finally got up at a decent time (5:30) for my run. I headed north through the U campus, through Federal Heights, and up to Popperton Park and back. Because the Free's gave me a blister the last time I ran in them, I was careful to pay attention to any rubbing and to modify my form so that the rubbing went away. By the end of the run, the shoes felt incredible. My pace was very relaxed and the run was highly enjoyable. I noticed mild AT pain on the uphill sections, so I did my stretching and exercises after the run. On the final climb up to Popperton, I was wheezing a bit, probably due to the presence of leftover fluid in my lungs from last week's cold.
Since it's just a $15 copay, I decided to go back to the PT to see what he says about the AT issue. I was supposed to go back for a follow-up appointment on my hamstring anyway. I just hope we can catch this round of apparent tendinitis before it really gives me problems. The layoff the last time I dealt with this stuff was way too long and frustrating. | 