Slow Progress

It's taken this long, but today I ran 25 minutes. First time in I don't know how long. It was rough. I won't lie, this is horrible. I'm glad to be running, but it is frustrating to be so bad at it. I can't imagine how hard it is for people who are just starting. I may be starting over, but at least I know it's possible. Someday I will make it. I can't remember starting the first time really. It was so long ago!

This was the first week I only went to PT once. Hilary said it would get dramatically better now without her constant aggravation, but I'm not convinced. It was probably the worst week I've had in a while. She also found another lump to work over by the knee. It has been a while since she's found something to work on that hurt that bad. It was like the first time again. Just when I think it's about to be over, my persnickety tendon proves me wrong.

First Mile

Today was the first time I've run a mile since the triathlon. I was given permission to do a 5 min run sandwiched between 5 min walks. If that went OK for 3 days, I was allowed to upgrade to 10 min of running. The first 5 min run was the best 2 min and worst 3 min of my life I think! I am really out of shape. I didn't know how badly out of shape until today though. First 10 min run, and I had to stop, twice! It is really hot here and I'm not accustomed to the heat since I haven't been outside doing much. Thank you to the lady who had her sprinkler on!

Despite the heat and the pauses, it was still a mile (and a little more)! First time in a long time. I'm a little sore, but I have to realize it's going to take time. You can't take 4 months off from running and expect to go out and run 6 miles the first day, but it is still frustrating.

Also got my first bill today for all these PT sessions. Yea for insurance! The $203 per session becomes $24.20 after insurance. This is still going to be a pricey endeavor, but it could be exponentially worse!