Yesterday’s walk with the dog turned out “different” than I had planned.
I hadn’t run for several days because of my SI joint. So I decided to walk with the dog to have something to do while walking. I’m sorry, but walking is boring. I hate it. But I have to keep the habit going of getting outside and exercising and when I can’t run, I walk.
After about a quarter mile I noticed I had forgotten my phone so I went back home and then decided to leave the dog home and head out by myself. I was wearing an old pair of running shoes that I don’t use much anymore, but doesn’t have many miles on it.
I headed out the door and did an impromptu jog. I slowly jogged up the road and on to my walking route. I’m talking a jog about 2.5 minutes per mile slower than my normal pace. I walked some and jogged some. I thought to myself that this was like my mile 20 in my marathon pace wise.
I really didn’t hurt at all. I had some stiffness in my SI joint, but it went away fairly quickly.
I ended up running/walking (mostly running) 3 miles. Once again, it was slow. Barely faster than a fast walk, but at least I RAN.
So I think I will try to run again today. Not fast, but just a good easy run. If I feel pain returning, I’ll stop and walk, but hopefully this pain is working its way out and I can begin my running again.
My plan is to take things slowly right now. I do have a 10K in two weeks, but I may have to run it as a fun run, even though it is my first 10K race I’ve run.
Congratulations to all the marathoners from this weekend. I’ve been really busy, but I will catch up on everyones blogs this week.
278 to Boston 
This is great to hear/read! Glad you were able to get your legs going with minimal pain. I have been dealing with plantar fascitis or tendonitis in one foot and have only ran once since my race. (Even then, the pain was minimal but I’m trying to be smart for once.) The rower and I have been one for five days – and I am so ready to get back outside. Recovery is a pain, no?
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Yes, well said, “recovery is a pain!” I think some of my latest issues are left over from my recovery. I guess I’m not 20 anymore. 🙂
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Great news, glad your hip felt ok.
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Thanks. I am glad just to be moving faster than 3 mph. Not much faster, but at least for me it isn’t as boring.
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That’s great!! Coming back from a running injury is such a great, empowering feeling!
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I agree! Thanks. Hopefully my new shoes will also help. Time will tell.
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The slow realization that things might finally be headed back toward “normal” is a wonderful thing, ain’t it?? And what? You’re not 20 anymore? How come?!
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I agree! It is a great thing. To be honest, I am in better shape then when I was 20, so maybe that is a good thing. 🙂
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Glad your hip felt better. Just be patient and ease back into it.
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Good advice. I tend to do too much. Thank you!!!
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