Ahh! Progress. Spent yesterday resting a lot and stretching, felt pretty good this morning when I got to the gym so I stretched out really good and did some leg press and extensions before my run. Started out slow and worked up to a 7:00 pace kept it there for most of the run and then bumped it up to around 6:45 for the last 2 miles. I also shelved my Nike Free's and pulled out the big clunky cushy Saucony's to see if the cushion would help. The pain was still there but manageable, and I can still walk after my run. Probably has something to do with sleeping in my own bed finally.
If I play this right I feel I may be able to get back to pre-injury fitness within 5-6 weeks of smart training. It was really discouraging how hard a 7:00 pace was, I was sweatin and breathing up a storm just trying to hold it, not sure if it's all lost fitness or the fact I've been at sea level the last 6 weeks. On a different note, I'm not sure of the exact date I signed up but this is my 1 year anniversary week from signing up on FRB. It's been really great, I've got a lot of really great advice and even made some new friends. So thanks everyone for letting me into your little club.
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