It’s been 2 weeks since I first ran that 3 miler (ever so slowly) on the treadmill. I was pretty sore for 3 days- not the knee- but both my legs! I have since backed up and worked at .5 miles with out stopping- 2x, then .5 3x etc… Slowly building up my endurance. Today I did three miles- with only two stops – total time a little over 36 mins. I’m going to keep slowly progressing as far as possible toward “normal”. I’m feeling very optimistic. My immediate goals are to 1) not hurt myself, 2) do a 5k outside just so I can be part of an organized race again and 3) keep up with my cycling as it’s a whole lot less difficult on the knee joint. I am finally able to say unequivocally that I am glad I did this. 1 year 10 1/2 months post op….it’s definitely a marathon and not a sprint!
Folllow up on my First RUN
22 JanOk – so after my maiden voyage run on the treadmill two days ago my legs were really sore! My knee however was fine. I was surprised at the muscle soreness since I eliptical almost daily and I ride my bike and weight lift in between. Nonetheless, it felt similarly sore to after a half marathon. Good news is that it is resolving quickly and my knee is fine. I am pretty psyched. Thinking of signing up for a 5k to take place March 22 – hoping by then to be able to run outside and not feel any “weirdness”. I may be getting over enthusiastic — but that’s my nature. I’ll post as things progress. 🙂 The real test maybe how it feels after this muscle soreness resolves and I attempt another run. Perhaps I should have started off with a mile instead of 3 miles — but that ship has sailed.
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