Whew.
I did it.
It wasn’t easy, but it was easier than I thought it would be.
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Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 27) – TEN!
I didn’t really think I could do it this quickly. I mean, ramp up to ten miles. My longest run just a little over a week ago was six miles. Then last week I did seven. That was HUGE!
Up until the moment I decided to do a long run today, I wasn’t even thinking ten miles. That seemed just too far.
Way too far…
And then, this morning, I thought, “Why not just do ten?”
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 26) – Seven is Heaven
I had planned to write this a few days ago, but a huge storm, a loss of power and Internet, and such got in the way…
Last Monday I jumped on the treadmill with the intention (and hope) of matching my six mile effort from two weeks previous and with the faint hope of being strong enough to power through one extra mile to reach seven.
I didn’t make it.
I ran well enough. I covered five miles, but five isn’t six and it certainly isn’t seven.
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Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 25) – They Call This Progress!
As I chronicle my recovery from Achilles Surgery along with my quest to get in the proper shape to run another marathon, I am pleased to report that I am making great progress.
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Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 22)
Progress.
That’s the word. Progress.
Two steps forward.
I am hoping there are no steps backward as I continue to build strength in my comeback to running following Achilles surgery in January. I will hopefully get strong enough to run the New York City Marathon in November.
A few thoughts on all of this before I share the updates on my progress.
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 19)
19 weeks ago today, I walked in to have surgery on my right Achilles tendon.
I walked out on crutches.
I was on crutches for about 7 weeks.
And then I started running, step-by-step. Slowly.
Today, I powered through a three mile treadmill run staying between 5.5 and 6.0 mph for the duration.
I broke 32 minutes, finishing at 31:51. That’s a strong effort – my best effort to date since the surgery.
I was once a marathoner.
I will be one again.
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 14)
One might thing that the Governor’s decision to close school the rest of the year would make life easier on teachers and principals…
NOT SO!
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 13)
The mileage isn’t what matters here.
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 12)
Friday.
FRIDAY. A big day. A HUGE day.
16 weeks and two days after my Achilles surgery, and, with the permission, dare I say the encouragement, of my physical therapist, I set out for my first two mile run.
Chronicle of a Comeback (vol. 11)
After running on the treadmill the other day, and thinking about how great that run was, I have had a paradigm change.
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