Well, I am happy to report that my first run since a little over a month ago was successful! Yesterday, I got to run on a treadmill in a pool(never done that before). I was a bit nervous as I did not know how my lower adductor was going to react. Nevertheless, I hopped right in and walked for the first 5 minutes and then I got to run for 5 minutes. I basically ran for nearly 15 minutes and walked for 10. I alternated back and forth every 5 minutes.
I was thinking the whole time that man, if I can run in this pool, it should be fairly easy to run outside, right? Not according to the therapist, there is a good bit of less pounding in the water which makes total sense. That being said, I am set to go for a run on my own on Saturday. Don't look for it to be a 10 miler or anything like that. I have been instructed to run for 25 minutes, max. Once again, I will be alternating running/walking every 5 minutes. This is by far better than what I have been doing the past month or so.
Oh well, just wanted to report some good news. Although yesterday was supposed to be my last PT session, I am going one more time next week just to get the reading of my MRI from the Orthopedic Sports doctor.
Happy running to all and I hope everyone has a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!!
LJ
Nothing better than a good run! I've been running nearly 30 years and find myself enjoying it more every run. Running marathons is a thing of the past for me (at least for now). I'm grateful to be able to run a 1/2 marathon a month. Running 3-4 times a week is good enough. Spending time with my wife and kiddos, Juliana(13) and Jessa(12) is priority for me these days. GR8FL!
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