A mile in my shoes

I was so excited to be running again that I went back out today. I ran two loops around the neighborhood (about 1 1/3 miles) without incident. The muscle and ligament strains I felt yesterday morning are quickly going away. Even between this afternoon and tonight, the muscles around my knee are noticeably looser.

It's hard to believe that just two days ago it felt impossible to run. I was worried that I'd have to rest for another week and that I wouldn't have enough time to train for CIM. Now I'm starting to regain my stride and rebuild my confidence. Friday I'll run two miles, then Sunday I'll try for six miles with a contingent of Red Rovers willing me forward. If all goes well, I'll officially be back!