November 8th,  Wednesday

On a bitter, damp, 45-degree afternoon in early November I was able to run two and a half miles in 30 minutes on the cinder track in Freehold. Now 12 minute mile pace does not indicate a high level of fitness for me. But this is the longest and farthest I have run in many weeks. Plus it represents a full week of running with no negative outcomes. I managed to complete two and a half miles with no negative effects on my lower legs or feet That is very encouraging. I actually felt like I could have gone further and was tempted, but I am determined to make my return deliberate and avoid recurring injuries. I proceeded the run with 30 minutes of the exercise program that I did during rehab. I like the attention that this program gives to lower leg and foot strength, core strength and improved balance.

It was interesting as I was driving home I I had the sensation that I wished it was tomorrow already so that I could do another workout. That is a unique phenomenon.  I can feel the enthusiasm returning manifested by the math I do in my head while running. I am already compiling times and distances for workouts and counting days and weeks to targeted races.  When I do mental math while running the time passes much more quickly and I think I also push the pace a little in those instances. I guess that makes it a benefit for the brain as well as the body.

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