12.30.2010

9 into 4

After my aborted 9 on Tuesday, didn't even make it 2 miles before my knee started screaming, I tried again today.

It didn't go as well as I'd hoped. I didn't get 9. I didn't get 6.2. I got 4. But that's better than nothing.

The first 2 miles gave me lots of hope. They were nice and easy (12:45ish). I was running on concrete, which may have been a contributing factor to my knee pain. The 3rd mile was do able (~13:20). Still kept up a pretty good pace and ran the entire distance. The last mile was a 3:1 run walk with some stretching thrown in, to spice up the work out, you know.

I'm stretching and doing some strength exercises. Here's to hoping I can get to the start line of the Southern California 1/2!

3 comments:

Glenn Jones said...

Which knee? Left or right? Mine the right. If yours is the left we can tie them together and run the Socal Half three legged.

Wishing you and the bean(stalk) a nor happy and prosperous New Year!

Southbaygirl said...

better than zero!!! I'm sorry you are having knee issues! that sucks! If I dont work late on friday nite before the half I'll come down and cheer!

Al's CL Reviews said...

Ugh! My nemesis is the sidewalk. Glad you knew listen to your body!