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 Posted: 10/12/03 - 20:35 Post subject: It Has Started!!!!
Today for the first time in 181 days  I was able to run! I was so excited and nervous for this I barely slept at all last night, I must have woke up every hour.  Since I haven't run in so long I had no I idea if I would be able to run without stopping to walk or if I will get into it and my knee will start to hurt again. I spent some time warming up and then I drove over to my local track to start my run. I walked a warm up lap around the track to help my legs get loose. Then I ran. One mile was my goal today, nice and easy just to see how my body reacts. It felt great!!!
My 1/4 splits were: 2:20, 2:18, 2:19: 2:18 for a total time of 9:15!!!!
I didn't want to stop after just one mile but I figured I should be smart and take it slow, I don't want to wait another 181 days to do this again!!!! My physical therapist has me running 2x a week 1 mile runs for now, but I have to start somewhere. I can't wait to get back out there again!
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elkid
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Posted: 10/12/03 - 20:41 Post subject:
FANTASTIC! I know how much this must have meant to you. Now to
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kattzoo
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Posted: 10/12/03 - 21:09 Post subject:
Yeah for you!!! Wise choice to not push. Better to take extra time coming back than another half year off.
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TimRuns
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Posted: 10/12/03 - 21:19 Post subject:
Great Job! Good for you and welcome back into running!
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rolling rock
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 06:59 Post subject:
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Bad Jenny
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 08:30 Post subject:
That is such good news RB!! I think you did the right thing, listening to your PT. With a little patience you will be back to where you were in no time!! You couldn't have picked a better morning for it. It is just perfect out there!
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TriBob
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 08:43 Post subject:
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slow and steady RB 
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 12:35 Post subject:
Wat to go RB, nice and easy just like the PT wants you too, glad your on the right road to recovery!!!!!!
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 13:08 Post subject:
MOST EXCELLENT NEWS, MY MAN!!!
You've learned alot in your time off so apply that to your recovery...Can't wait to race with you again!!
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 13:13 Post subject:
Thanks all! I can't wait to get out there again. It is torture reading all these great reports and not being able to run!
all of your support has really helped me to be patient. (as patient as I can be anyways!  )
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 13:18 Post subject:
Super Job! Patience is key. We will be reading about you next year and all the races you complete. Keep it up!
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Sahara
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 13:36 Post subject:
Congrats, you must feel great!
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 14:12 Post subject:
Congrats!!! Take it nice and slow!!!
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 14:13 Post subject:
alright RB
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Posted: 10/13/03 - 14:33 Post subject:
That must have felt great to run again! I am relatively new here; what sidelined you to begin with?
SGH
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