Running Home

Went to the eye doctor for a follow-up exam this afternoon and it took way too long so I left. I had my wife drop me off so I could run home, which I did. Once more I did 3 miles and this time I feel like I'm almost back to normal. It was a good run, and I feel stronger than I have in weeks. I'd say I'm about 90% now and a few more days will get me all the way. back.

Rising Above Stupid

This morning we went and saw the last installment of the Avengers, or at the least the current incarnation of it, which left me some time this afternoon to run. I've suffered no ill effects from Thursday's outing, which led me to do the exact same today. I ran 3 miles, in 80 degree heat, but it was a good run and afterward still feel no pain. My plan is to ramp up slowly. On the good news side of things, I've sneezed about five times today without feeling like my rib cage was going to explode outward. Maybe I've finally moved past stupid.

Still Stupid

About that last run...yeah, I regret that one. It put me on the shelf for two weeks. After that outing, where I ran too far while injured, my ribs took a couple of steps back on the healing front. In fact, maybe more. We've all had that feeling where a ligament, maybe elbow, knee, or hip, pops over a joint and you know that's not natural. I had that feeling in my upper left chest, where - get this - there's not a joint. That went on for several days and finally went away after about 5-6 days. The other problem was sneezing. Even as late as Monday of this week I started to sneeze, stifled it, and still felt like I blew a gasket. It's only yesterday and today where I woke up without pain. 

It's been beautiful (other than rain all day yesterday) and I felt it was time to get out for at least a walk and maybe a run. Today I set out running and felt fine. I decided 3 miles was the limit, and that went well, at least at the time. My right side is a little sore, but we'll see how it feels tomorrow. This was my first time without K-Tape on my abdomen or ribs in a few months. We'll see if my next post is about how I'm beyond stupid.

Still Painful

Today was cooler, in the upper 60s, but it was a painful 6 miles. My rib cage is still tender, but I figured since you don't run with your ribs it would be fine. It wasn't, but not so much so that I regret doing it. I needed to get out and run, and I'm sure I'll be better for it long-term. My ribs are at about 80% but that last 20% is a bear.

I Am a Idiot

Ran 4 miles today, first in what? Ten days? All because I am a idiot. Not an idiot. A idiot.

So last week I went with some friends to St. Louis for Opening Day. Fun time, lots of sights, food, and drink. On Wednesday three of us each rented a scooter and went from downtown to our bnb in Soulard. That went fine and was actually pretty fun. Then we went from there to Anheuser Busch for a brewery tour, also good. Over the next couple of days we used them periodically when available, and on Thursday night I was heading to where the gang was hanging out. As I veered off the street onto the sidewalk one of the big concrete squares was missing and I took a nice spill. Hurt my ribs pretty good and it's taken several days to get to the point where I'm not in pain all the time. Still can't sneeze but figured I was about 75% today.

Therefore I ran (slowly) and stayed upright (posture) and made it the 4 miles. It was also 92 degrees, quite a jump up the ol' thermometer. I walked every mile and that made it doable. We'll see if all that jostling was good for me or not. I know the sweating was definitely good.