Finally An Update

Well it has been just over two weeks since I injured my knee.  Went to the doctor last Tuesday and he diagnosed a torn meniscus and gave me a cortisone shot.  We were hoping that it would help and I would have little or no pain.  It didn't work out that way so I'm scheduled for a MRI on Wednesday of this week.  The pain has started to lessen quite a bit but still need it checked out.  I am hoping to get back to training next week.  Looks like a good thing I added in a few extra weeks at the beginning of the training plan.  I still plan on being in the Disney Half Marathon in January.

A Break

Well I guess I'm on a break for a few more days,  my knee still has some pain, I could run this weekend but I want to make sure I don't seriously injure it.  I have an appointment on Tuesday with the doctor that did Rhonda's knee replacement.  I want his opinion on if I can run.   I sure hope it says it is okay.  I want to do a 5k in the middle of September and another on in early October and then maybe a 10k if I can fit one in.  

Thanks for checking in.

Went For A Walk

Well bum knee and all I wanted to get something in so I went for a walk.  Knee hurt a bit, not to bad but not well enough to run on it.  Went 1.13 miles in 25:01, not a great pace but I got work in.  Really looking forward to my knee being better so I can start running again, going to slow up a bit and not rush anything.  I have plenty of time to get ready for the Disney Half Marathon.

Bummer

Looks like I will have to take today off from running.  After my run on Sunday my right knee started hurting.  I think I have a case of bursitis in that knee.  Rest, ice and Advil seem to be working and it is feeling better today but still think I should take today off(if feeling better tonight I might take a walk but no running).  I might have to change up my run/walk intervals so this doesn't happen again.

First 3 Mile Run

This morning I did my first 3 mile run and my first morning run.  Got up before it gets to hot out and got ready for the run.  Changed up my route some to accommodate for the longer run.  Feeling pretty good about the run except my interval timer decided I've used up the free period about 2/3 the way through the run so from there on I had to guess at the run/walk intervals.  Ended up with a pretty good pace for my first 3 mile run that and my pace has improved every run.  The stats for today are 3.11 miles in 44:09 for average pace of 14:13 mon/mi average speed 4.22 mi/h.

August 9th

Went out for my run tonight and was entertained with a lightning show.  Still did my 30 minutes and feel great afterwards.  My run walk split was run for 20 seconds then walk for 40, this is how I plan on doing it for the first 3 weeks.  Looking forward to my first 3 mile run this weekend.   The stats for tonight were 2.11 miles in 30:05 minutes  works out to a 14:17 min/mi

First run

Just back from my first run and feeling pretty good.  I am doing the run/walk method and on Tuesday and Thursday I am suppose to do 30 minutes.  Tonight I did  2.0 miles in 29:31. I think it is a good start and I'm looking forward to Thursday

August 7th, 2012

I have always had trouble sticking to a fitness plan.  I'm not sure why but I think it may be that I've never set a real goal.  Sure I've said I want to get to such and such a weight but that is something that can be adjusted or abandoned easily.  Well not this goal, I am going to run in the Disney Half Marathon on Jan 12th, 2013.

Training for me starts today, I am going to follow Jeff Galloway's training plan for beginning runners.  It is a 19 week plan but I have added 4 weeks where I will be doing the first week schedule an extra 4 time just to get myself started.  

I hope that in the end I can do the 13.1 mile in under two and a half hours, that is my goal in the race but I will just be happy to finish.

Wish me luck and if you are a runner maybe you can join me.