For the first time in about a week I was able to run. Feeling confident my left knee could take it, I went to the track at Timpanogos school and hit their track for 30 minutes. While I was unable to run I looked into some other running programs and found one in the Runner's World Complete Guide to Running. One thing I appreciate about this new program is its' emphasis on beginners focusing on being relaxed and not working too hard as this will lead to injury. One thing I liked was the statement that the marathon has been 26.2 miles in length for over 2000 years and will still be 26.2 miles by the time your are ready to do one. So true. I am in no hurry. This program is much more gradual and that is good considering I really do need to take it slow and gradually build up to running non-stop.
On Monday I have an appointment to see the physical therapist and am going to ask him about exercises I can do to strengthen my joints and avoid injury. It felt so good to be running again I want to do everything possible to make sure I can keep running without getting hurt.
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