So this week I've been trying to get in the routine of running again. It's been quite a few years since I've really tried much running, so I figured I would try it and see if it caused much knee pain. My real motivation for running really is laziness, as odd as that sounds. I figure if I run instead of walk, I'll get done twice as fast :)
Monday I had both dogs with me and we did our usual 1.5 mile course, running for a bit, then walking. It took us like 20 minutes. Tuesday we went at it again, despite a little rain. On Tuesday we ran the whole thing without any walking and finished up in 16 minutes. Wednesday I had to work late, so I just did some walking at work. Today, I must admit I ditched the dogs and went by myself, and ran the whole thing in about 14:30. So far, the knee feels pretty good.
The dogs, specifically Lucy, are not the greatest partners. Lucy really really wants to come, but refuses to keep up. So I'm kind of dragging her down the road, which might be fine if I was in a little better shape, but I'm already working pretty hard without dragging 50 pounds on a red leash.
So with school starting on Monday, we'll see if I can keep this up. I'm usually only good about working out for like two weeks at a time.
That is awesome. Another person I work with to run faster than me. Sounds like you are doing great.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry D, once we hit the 1.5 mile mark you'll just breeze right past me :) I really don't have much endurance at this point.
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