52F, gusty winds (13-21 mph). Easy run w/ walk breaks. I've been going crazy from not being able to run, but I know that the time off is important. All soreness was gone by Thursday, but I was feeling "weak as a kitten" when I climbed stairs. I'm doing better day by day, but I still had to add a significant amount of walking, especially on the hills. My doc always wants me to take a period off from running now and then, and marathon recovery is the only time I actually comply. Now I can check that box off. Easy, short runs this week. Maybe a longer run by next weekend. On Friday I did a little pool exercising in a fairly shallow pool we go to sometimes. It's used for a Water Babies school, so in addition to being rather shallow (4.5' max), it is incredibly warm, almost unpleasantly so. (I'm guessing about 95F.) SnoFlake likes it, and has a great time swimming with friends there. I just did leg exercises under the water until I overheated, then I would rest a bit. SnoFlake and I volunteered at the local 5K yesterday and saw Jefferey and many of my running club friends participating. No regrets at missing the 5K, but I did wish I could run again. I think volunteering at a race is an experience every runner would enjoy. | 