I decided I had been patient enough and it was time to try and run again. My last run was July 4th and my cortisone shot was 22 days ago. I decided it was best to do it on the TM so I could stop at any point and not be pressured to keep going to get home. I had no idea what to expect. I started off really slow and the first 1/2 mile was pain free. As I move the pace to around 9 min miles I could start to feel some tightness but not pain. When I dropped the pace to 8:30 min it hurt so I quickly went back to 9 min pace. I ran a slow 3 miles. 27:40. I finished in much better shape than my last run, but I was disappointed with how slowly I had to run to keep from hurting and even at the slow pace there was definitely a tight pulling feeling with each step. I really don't know what else to do. I've been so good for a long time. I haven't even been doing the elliptical for the last few weeks. I have another appointment with the podiatrist this coming Friday, but he seems to be at a loss. Maybe it is time to try a new doc. If I don't start logging some miles soon I won't even be ready for Boston next year. | 