I guess I owe an update on my knee. 

Good News:  I’ve started running again!  On hard surfaces!

Bad News: I’ve missed out on several long runs, so my training schedule is all chaotic right now. So I’m a little nervous about getting back in good condition for the marathon in 7 weeks.

Last week, I had my first visit ever with a physical therapist.  I’m beginning to like going to doctors.  Both my personal physician and my therapist said I was ‘very smart’ about my post-injury actions and taking myself to the pool right away.  A+ for Katie!

We analyzed my leg movements, I jumped up and down on my injured leg a lot, practiced my squatting form, got a nice knee massage, discussed my running rehabilitation and schedule, and then I was on my way with the go ahead to get back out on the streets.

Keep on icing, keep on doing lots of squats, and gradually ease back into running while supplementing it with water jogging.  I think the hardest part of this all will be for me to get back on track with my training, and to ease back into the running on concrete. 

I tested my knee with a 2 mile jog on Friday, and then went out for a 10 mile run last night.  A little overambitious? yes.  I’m not sure my therapist would be happy, BUT, my knee was feeling good until the last half mile, so I kept going. Thankfully, the knee feels fine today.

I’ve been very conscious about my running form and running as much as possible on softer surfaces such as grass and gravel, and limiting my concrete and asphalt surfaces.  That’s not always easy to do living in the city, but thankfully the Burke-Gilman trail is close by. 

Overall, I’m happy to be back to running, but I’m a little nervous about being 3 weeks behind in my long runs and potentially overdoing it again as I try to catch up.  Patience is not my strongest virtue.