I could only feel something when getting up from a chair or going up steps. Still could not tell if it was muscular or the femur. Felt similiar to how it was a few months ago. But it did not hurt when putting weight on it then letting off like it did then. So I decided to go for a 2 mile run after work. I had been awake about 17 hours and wanted to get it done quickly if there was no pain. I want to be done with the run and this blog and in bed by 9am. I got 15 more minutes.
Once I got started I felt absolutley nothing in the leg, so I ran faster than usual. I was stunned at my 1st mile split. 30 seconds faster than I thought it would be. Well I had to see if I could keep this pace and even negative split. Wholey Moley the 2nd mile was way better. I am pleased with the idea some kind of speed is coming back. But still a long way and a lot of miles to go to get the most out what I am capable of.
am - 2.32 - 7:14, 6:47, 2:54 - 16:56 - 7:17 avg. - cooled down on last .32
I went out for 8 miles just before dinner time. As I ran I noticed I was feeling pretty good. After 4 miles I noticed I was wanting to pick up the pace. I held back a bit and decided I would wait until a little closer to home to give a little more. Just in case I wore out, I would not have as far to go. The slight pace increase over the last 2 miles felt good and was almost comfortable.
After it was done I could not believe how fresh my legs felt. I am sure the cooler temperatures today helped. But I think this gave me a tactile measurement of my progress in the last month. I am definitely gaining better fitness in my running.
What a great run.
pm - 8.02 - 8:02, 7:54, 7:44, 7:47, 7:48, 7:42, 7:30, 7:23, :06 - 1:02:01 - 7:44 avg.
1st 4 - 31:27
2nd 4 - 30:23
negative split - 1:04 | 