Apparently today is National Running Day. Well at least according to FaceBook it is. I'm pretty happy to say that I was able to get out there and run today to celebrate.
I definitely overdid it yesterday on my maiden voyage. The 1/2 mile walk to 1 mile run ratio was way too ambitious and it left me really sore. Thankfully, a 30 mile bike ride this morning on my newly adjusted steed loosened my knee up a bit. It is going to take a little while to get my legs used to running again because although I felt much more comfortable on the bike, my legs felt pretty tired. Overall, I like the new bike setup and my back and neck are much more relaxed while I ride.
I gave myself a little rest during the day (and by that I mean I went out and cut the grass in the back yard, the front yard and the neighbor's front yard). Once it cooled down a bit I went out for my run/walk and stuck to a more manageable 1/2 mile walk to 1/2 mile run ratio. It felt much better on my knee during the run and I'm not nearly as sore afterward as I was yesterday. It still requires some icing, but I think that will be a normal part of my post-run routine for the foreseeable future.
I think I am going to give my knee a little break tomorrow and only do a morning swim. I had a 2 hour ride scheduled but I think some rest for the knee would be beneficial after the last 2 days. Also, the Smith & Davis Tent Sale is tomorrow so I will need to be there early to try to get some good deals on running shoes for Kel and me, and Kelly's sisters will be arriving for a visit.
Today was also an upper body workout day:
Push-ups - 4x25
Pull-ups - 4x18
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