Slow, Slow Progress...but I'm Still Running
Well...that last setback turned out to be a big one. My tender right knee has prevented me from running as long or fast as I was running in October of last year. I just had my best week since that setback: covering 19 miles in 5 runs with a longest run of 5.5 miles. In October I had a long run of 11.5 miles and was able to go 9.9 mph (6:04/mile) for up to 30 seconds on the treadmill. It has taken me these past 3 months to gradually get back to being able to run around 11:00/mile or so at my fastest. Much was lost...but since the start of 2023 I've been slowly and gradually progressing in distance and speed. I did not handle that last setback well (...and in fact I'm still not handling it optimally). I should have went back to the orthopedist. However, with the holidays approaching, the thought of more orthopedist visits to NYC and MRIs and such was totally unappealing...so I procrastinated. I have a rheumatologic condition that could very well have caused or contributed to my k