This past month has been pretty tough. With my recent knee injury, I have not been able to go out running or visit the gym. I am very grateful the injury was not more serious. After a visit with my doctor, I received the ok to hit the gym and start very short runs.
After hitting the 5-mile mark in February before the accident, it is difficult to know that I have to start at the beginning again with a 1/4-mile and work up from there. Although when I think back to the first few times I went out, it is amazing how much a person can accomplish when they set their mind to it. I started my training program for a 5K and my first three weeks consisted of running for 1 minute and walking for 2 minutes, repeating that run/walk ratio for 20 minutes. That was really tough!! The day I first did a 2 minute run/2 minute walk ratio was the day I really wondered if I would ever be able to run a full mile.
To the women out there beginning a running training program, keep your head up and will strong. I know how tough it can be and how awesome you will feel when you accomplish your goal. It is an amazing feeling. Running has changed my life and if there is ever anything I can do to help, please let me know.
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It's evident that you have the will to start over and succeed, Melissa - and I was gratified to see that young healthy people, too, might have to start small (1 minute run, 2 minute walk) and wonder if you will ever be able to run a mile. With my old aching knees, it might take me several years, at which time I'll be too old to run!!!!. Good luck.
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