Welcome to this week’s episode on Running, Writing, and Traveling for Life. Last week I shared with you some of the difficulties I experienced over the last six months which dramatically interfered with my regular running program. I also tried to encourage you to keep moving, no matter how you feel, even if it’s just once around the block walking, dragging one foot behind you. Finally, I cautioned you to avoid the “injury hole.”
The week past was a pretty good one for me, staying out of the hole, although teetering on the edge a few times. My right knee has been pretty sore since I played 72 holes of golf in 2 days, when I am used to playing only 9 holes, twice a week.
Years ago, I read in Coach Jack Daniels book, Daniels’ Running Formula, that when you are recovering from an injury, warm up slowly, and if the pain doesn’t lessen as you progress, stop, and then try again the next day. The pain lessened most days I ran last week, except for the last day. Here’s what the week looked like: Continue reading Running, Writing and Traveling for Life-Episode 2
