Since Australia, my runs, on the treadmill, have been regular 30-35 minute routines. I’ve also experimented with changing my speed, which Dr. George allows anyway. My runs are always followed by a 30-minute stationary bike workout to further add to my strength training. This was actually how I regularly train before my injury, with far less intensity of course this time around.
Since I got back from Australia a week and a half ago, I’ve been so busy trying to catch up with my office work and as a result have found it so difficult to find time to exercise. In fact, I’ve been only able to go the gym 3 times to do my strength training including my run and bike workouts. Today, I had a late morning meeting in my schedule so I had a tiny window where I felt I could squeeze in a run. The problem was, it was so tight that I had no time to travel to the gym and was only left with the alternative of running on the road, in the village. The debate went on again in my mind whether to go through with it or not. I knew there might be consequences but my desire to run was greater so I went ahead and did my first run on the road.
I chose a relatively easy route. I ran a straight line a much as I can and tried to prevent any lateral steps. I also controlled my speed and my stride throughout the run but with great difficulty. The urge to go faster, run my normal stride, and attack the uphill slopes was always there especially when I became comfortable with my run around my 3rd minute. But common sense persevered this time around. At the end of it all, when I completed my route, I clocked a total of 37 minutes. I’m sure I didn’t cover a considerable distance given my speed but I felt really great. I had neither pain nor stiffness in my knee. I wasn’t tired at all but had a good workout just the same.
Though it felt great to hit the road again, I don’t think I’m not going to do this regularly until I get George’s GO signal. I’m counting my blessings. I didn’t get injured. My knee didn’t hurt. And I was able to experience “runners high” again after a long, long time.
For now, I can use this feeling to stimulate my boring runs on the treadmill. Hahahaha.
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Hey Jam. This is Manman. I stumbled on your blog from another blog's link. Sorry to hear about your ACL, but looks like you've recovered, so that's good.
So you went to watch the Australian Open, inggit ako. I had been planning to go to one of the Grand Slams these past 3 years, but couldn't. I hope you were able to catch the Federer matches with Djokovic and also the one with Tipsarevic. The women's finals isnt bad either. Anyway, i've bookmarked your blog, and will check once in a while.
Man
Hey Man. Nice of you to drop by my blog. Which blog where you at that linked my blog? Para naman I can drop by and say thanks also.
Recovery from my ACl is ok naman. Slow but sure.
Galing ng Australian Open. I was able to watch the maches from the third round all the way to the finals. Hayop. That's why wala ako sa celebration ni Martin. Heard all of you had a blast.
Anyway, thanks again for dropping by. Ingat
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