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Post by MrsE on Mar 10, 2014 22:00:46 GMT -5

I have done plenty of "runs" on the treadmill from the walk/run/walk combo to a couple miles at a slow, flat pace here and there, but today's run was real. It was beautiful outside (and a nice break from the crazy winter we've had) so I grabbed my running shoes and my poor, neglected road ID and hit the pavement.

It was glorious. It felt so damn good. It was slow. Reeaallllyy slow, but it was amazing. All 3.22 miles of it. It felt so good to be back on "my" neighborhood route. I've been running the same 5k figure 8 around my neighborhood for years. It's funny how something as silly as your normal "easy" run that you get so sick of during training can be missed so much. I missed it - even the hills.

I know this sounds silly but it brought back fond memories from even stupid things like when I totally ate it on the uneven, and still not fixed sidewalk, 2 years ago during half training (still have those battle wound scars

on my palm).

And the best part? It was 100% pain free! My knee is a little sore now (several hours later) but a good sore.

I focused more on strength training on this recovery and really haven't done much running at all. Today's run was much preferred over the crossfit / yoga /cycling routine I've been in lately. Anyway, I know this is super corny, but I know you ladies would understand so thanks for reading. (In full disclosure, I was actually thinking about you guys during my run haha). Thanks again for the support through my knee surgeries.

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cinco Elder Posts: 13,773 Likes: 19,044	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 6:08:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cinco on Mar 11, 2014 6:08:20 GMT -5 Yay! This is great news!
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gt7301b Elder Posts: 12,964 Likes: 16,981	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 6:32:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gt7301b on Mar 11, 2014 6:32:52 GMT -5 Awesome!!!!!
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labbie Senior Member Posts: 5,224 Likes: 10,000	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 6:42:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by labbie on Mar 11, 2014 6:42:06 GMT -5 Great news!
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hannahb Full Member Posts: 4,348 Likes: 7,547	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 6:57:13 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hannahb on Mar 11, 2014 6:57:13 GMT -5 Great news!
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finallykrisb Full Member Posts: 1,617 Likes: 1,331	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 7:06:24 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by finallykrisb on Mar 11, 2014 7:06:24 GMT -5 That's great!
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mrshandy Elder Posts: 11,201 Likes: 15,046	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 7:57:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrshandy on Mar 11, 2014 7:57:53 GMT -5 Wonderful!! I totally know what you mean about your neighborhood route. It just feels so comforting to run on a route you know so well.
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bostonmichelle Senior Member Posts: 9,801 Likes: 17,461	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 8:31:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bostonmichelle on Mar 11, 2014 8:31:12 GMT -5 Yay! That's awesome news and progress.
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Post by jordylee on Mar 11, 2014 8:40:09 GMT -5

That is fantastic! I know what you mean about feeling nostalgic about "your" route. I've done my best thinking, worked through the hardest problems, and celebrated my best victories on "my" route. So happy for you and your progress!

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sadlebred Moderator Posts: 13,931 Likes: 18,092	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 11:11:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sadlebred on Mar 11, 2014 11:11:52 GMT -5 That is awesome!!!
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kams Senior Member Posts: 8,378 Likes: 8,028	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 11:16:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kams on Mar 11, 2014 11:16:14 GMT -5 This is such great news!
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Brit Full Member Posts: 4,345 Likes: 3,773	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 13:13:01 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brit on Mar 11, 2014 13:13:01 GMT -5 That's awesome! I'm so happy for you!
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sassystace Full Member Posts: 1,942 Likes: 1,563	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 14:52:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sassystace on Mar 11, 2014 14:52:42 GMT -5 Nice!! I know what you mean about the boring, familiar route--it's comforting after being away!
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libbygrl109 Full Member Posts: 4,116 Likes: 3,877	AW: First real run post knee surgery Mar 11, 2014 18:56:15 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by libbygrl109 on Mar 11, 2014 18:56:15 GMT -5 That's great news!
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AW: First real run post knee surgery

Post by MrsE on Mar 10, 2014 22:00:46 GMT -5

Post by cinco on Mar 11, 2014 6:08:20 GMT -5

Post by gt7301b on Mar 11, 2014 6:32:52 GMT -5

Post by labbie on Mar 11, 2014 6:42:06 GMT -5

Post by hannahb on Mar 11, 2014 6:57:13 GMT -5

Post by finallykrisb on Mar 11, 2014 7:06:24 GMT -5

Post by mrshandy on Mar 11, 2014 7:57:53 GMT -5

Post by bostonmichelle on Mar 11, 2014 8:31:12 GMT -5

Post by mollyrunner on Mar 11, 2014 8:32:35 GMT -5

Post by jordylee on Mar 11, 2014 8:40:09 GMT -5

Post by sadlebred on Mar 11, 2014 11:11:52 GMT -5

Post by kams on Mar 11, 2014 11:16:14 GMT -5

Post by Brit on Mar 11, 2014 13:13:01 GMT -5

Post by sassystace on Mar 11, 2014 14:52:42 GMT -5

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