I've finally figured out the role that Nick plays in this whole affair. I was about to post a message about how excited I was to be able to run again, but that post would include a discussion of present difficulties. I thought to myself, "Nick must be getting sick of my whining!" And then it came to me. With his scant two comments to people he has become that silent drill seargent (How does one spell that word?). He's the man that screams in your ear when you can't make it another mile, but there are four more to go. The beauty is it's different wordes for each of us. Tell me he hasn't gotten under your skin. So, it's my theory that Nick is the Bizarro Chopra. The yin to Sixpack's Yang. The satan to DJ's Pope. He keeps, at least me, a little more in line.
That said, I'm going to whine now. I went out to today to run the 5 miles I'm prescribed to do. This workout called for a 1 mile warm-up run, 3 miles run at 7:55, and a final cool down run. Mind you, I haven't even walked around the block in the better part of two months. I knew it was going to be tough, and after Tuesday's run I was having some knee pain. I figgered if I kept them hips pushed forward, and concentrated on speed, I might come close to my goal.
After the warm-up mile I decided to walk a lap between miles. The first mile went well, and then mile 2 kicked my ass. Another 1/4 mile walk and Mile 3 kicked more of my ass. Suffice it to say that by the end of mile 4, mile 5 was no longer considered a "cool down" but more of a "SURVIVAL MISSION". I finished the 5 miles and with only a little of the knee pain that has plagued me for months. I did find if I followed all of the tips the PT gave me I could severely reduce that pain. Hips forward, head back, lean forward, and shoulders out. I'm sure he's just auditioning me for porn!
Summary:
Distance: 5 miles (6.25 if you count the walking)
Total time: 48:16
Average Pace: 9:39
Impression: Holy Shit I Just Ran 5 Miles! (HSIJR5M)
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Because I Can Run Again!
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Funny you say that of the PT. I am at the office right now, just finished my appointment, I'm in for lower back and knee pain, She gave me some new stretch's and told me to stop and do them any time I feel the pain in my knee. If it helps keep running if it doesn't walk home. I love the PT's here. keep up the good work.
How DOES one actually get to see a PT. The only time I have been to PT was after my knee surgeries. Barring that I am stumped (and I really really really don't want surgery again just to get PT!!!) 6-to-the-motha'-f*ckin'-Pack, excellent run! You blow me away. Now just exactly what goal time did you set yourself for B2B???? 7:55 miles for your temp runs already?? or was this speedwork? Either way, amazing recovery!
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