My knee has been feeling a bit better. But, it's not all the way there. Last week I ran 3 miles on Tuesday, 6 miles on Thursday and 9 miles on Sunday. At the end of the 9 miles my knee was hurting. I just felt like I had to run some kind of distance. I generally felt pretty good, but I am concerned - 9 miles is only 1/3 of the way there.
But, now my goal is to heal up. So, I am going to be wise with my tapering from here on out. I think my situation is fairly common for first timers, but somewhat disconcerting nonetheless. Everything I've read describes just how I feel. I want one more long run - like 18 miles. But, to try to push for such a thing would be foolish. No matter what I "want" running wisdom says to begin to taper off and heal up. So, that is what I intend to do.
Today I planned to do a short run and some elliptical work. My knee was hurting right away, so I went home and did an hour on the machine.
If you are reading this blog before April 20th, please pray for my knee (and my other joints for that matter) to heal up. I'd REALLY like to be able to finish this thing! I would appreciate your intercession on my behalf.
Humbly -humbly - humbly pressing toward the goal with your help,
Tom
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