Back running.

Monday 10/07/06:

As per physios orders, I was allowed a short run today, provided the knee was feeling OK and that I stopped if any pain felt. Out I went at 5.45am, in a nice, mild temp. Started with my usual walk and it felt good just to be moving, after 3 days off! Then did a slow, easy pace and was delighted when my knee, hamstring and inner ankle all felt normal. (I did have to remind myself of course that the Voltarin I've been taking could be masking some of it.) Had been prepared to only do 4kms if it was not feeling quite right, but as it was, I did my usual 6km:

Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Easy paced run: 32mins (6km)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins

Will be seeing the physio again this afternoon, so will be interested to hear what she thinks.

Glad to hear that the Italians won the soccer - thats who I was rooting for - but only cos I prefer the country of Italy to France and cos I like pizza far better than snails!! Hows that for an informed pick!! :-)