Monday, December 10, 2007

I'm Back?

So it's been about 6 weeks since the marathon and tonight was the first time I have run without pain. Needless to say it's been sort of a long recovery time. Nothing real serious just a nagging ache primarily in my left knee. My friend D.A. (who is a physical therapist) says it's most likely my IT Band. Well, it's been a nuisance.

Since winter has set in, I've been doing my cardio back at the gym...also gone back to the bike while my knee strengthens up. So Saturday and tonight (Monday) I did about a half hour on the bike and a half hour running. Felt good tonight...a lot of stretching after and throughout the day to try to help my old body.

I can't believe it but I've really missed the training aspect of running. Partially because of the challenge and anticipation of the race...some because of the alone time...and the rest just for the structure I think. Seriously...I was a CPA for 5 years...I love structure!

Well, I hope I can figure a way to work back into a routine and still keep up with my work and family. If my body responds to where I can start training again...I think I want to do a half-marathon in May and then maybe another full sometime next fall. It's too hard to train in the winter here for a full marathon. We had an inch or so of snow today and it's going to be in the teens tonight....brrrr. I don't think I could stomach trying to run 20 miles on a treadmill.

Anybody want to join me?

Friday, December 7, 2007

God Tube

Yeah I know some of you like the You Tube thing. Maybe you should give God Tube a try. If nothing else, you can take a look at the videos I begin to post there.