Training

There is a Chinese proverb that says, "The longest journey begins with the smallest step." Yesterday, I began my journey in preparation for the 5/3 Riverbank Run. Normally, this preparation would not warrant a mention in this blog, as I have run this race four times in the past six years, but this time, it will be different. This time, I am running on my surgically repaired right knee. before I retired from the Navy, I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in my right knee. I had surgery back in early September and spent the next month or so slowly recovering from the procedure. I did my rehab work, slowly walking greater distances each day. However, I did not jog or run at all. My knee was constantly a little sore, but nowhere near as painful as it was pre-surgery. Well, last weekend I met with my surgeon, who happens to be my neighbor, and I told him about my symptoms. He told me to go ahead and begin running again. I am happy to report that my knee feels great! I am going to the track at the nearby high school and I am well along in my training for the Riverbank Run. It feels great to get the endorphins pulsing through my veins once again!