Inching ever closer
To being done… Only five more visits to the UCLA Radiation Oncology department. For the treatments, at least. It hasn’t actually been that big deal, except some minor side effects and the inconvenience – and every morning I remind myself that I am among the healthiest people in the waiting room. Nevertheless, I’m tired of it.
To starting again… I started running again this week. I think I learned a lesson in November and am taking it extra extra easy. I took five weeks completely off from running and concentrated on getting myself ready to run again. So, on Monday, after warming up on the elliptical, I nervously stepped onto the treadmill and ran/walked for 32 minutes. I alternated 4-5 minutes slow, easy running with 2 minutes walking. I did it Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a total of 8.8 miles. And it didn’t hurt. Not during and not after. I ran slow. And felt somewhat secure on the treadmill. And I’m gonna keep at this for a few more weeks before I start doing anything fun, like running outside. I’m not sure that this is the end of my recovery from surgery, but it does seem like another beginning. At this point I’ll take it.
I’ll also “take” a ride outside in the warm southern California sun tomorrow morning. Last Saturday was a struggle up Latigo with the guys. More hills tomorrow!!
Way to stay focused man. I’ll raise my beer to new beginnings!
Definitely sending good thoughts your way and hoping for a strong recovery for you! Keep going but listen to your body too!–Liam O.
Another corner turned towards the home straight!
Sometimes, as am I am learning, life has plans for us other than those we so carefully laid out. I’m getting ready to undergo a surgery and pray to one day be able to trail run again. Thanks for the inspiration!