Attitude is Everything!

30 minutes on the elliptical and 20 minutes on the bike.  Yuck!  Back to the Doctor on Thursday.  I just want to run. 

Chondromalacia was the diagnosis.  Another cortisone shot.  No running until all of the swelling and pain is gone.  I am to bike and do quads sets.  If things go really well I might be able to walk SGM-  I'm not sure what I think about that.  

45 minutes on the bike - 16.5 miles for a pace of 21.6 mph.  10 minutes on the treadmill- Fit test at speed of 4.0.  My knee is feeling great.  Hopefully it continues to improve.

Went down to JRP with the family and ran for the first time in a while.  I never really got a chance to test my fitness as I had to wait for my daughter on her bike but I my knee felt really good.  I ran into Walter and James (?) and had a nice chat with them. 

It was nice to be running again.  

slow mile = crosstraining

fast miles = running

My Daughter did a triathalon this morning.  I ran along side her.  It include 1 lap in the pool, 1 mile on the bike and a 1/2 mile run.  She did great and I got in a light workout.  

I also played my first soccer game in months today.  My knee felt great and I has not gotten swollen or sore.  Hopefully I am on the road to recovery.

I'm going to count 3 miles for the running I did today, although it was probably a little more than that.

Took a nice easy run to the gym.  It felt great to be out running again.  I ran continuously for 4.9 miles.  My AP was 8:49.  I actually feel pretty good about that pace since I haven't done much for the past two months.  If my knee cooperates  I think I may attempt to run/walk SGM.  Maybe it will be fun- since I have no expectations whatsoever.  Walked an additional 1.6 miles.

2 miles with my daughter on her bike and 2 miles on my own.  Fairly easy pace.  Felt good, although my legs were a little heavy.  No Knee pain or swelling- yeah!!!