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July 10, 2006
Improved fitness
While I am still a long ways from being in the shape I have had few good workouts. Last Wed. I went on the group ride and rode the short course. I helped drive the front group and stayed with everyone on the hill climbs (except for the last one). Afterwards I went for a 30 minute run. The knee hurt durin the run, but not too bad. With ice and some ibuprofen, the knee felt good that evening.
On Saturday I went out for an hour run. The knee again felt ok, I had slight pain througout the run and I walked the steep downhills. However after the run I stretched the knee well and there was no pain afterwards and did not get stiff. I iced it when I got home too.
Sunday I hit the bike and road down to Hopkins to watch the crits. I was hoping to race, but got down there are realized I did not have enough cash for the entry fee and I forgot my cycling license. So instead I watched, which was fun! I got in about 20 miles or so and the knee felt great. No pain, no stiffness. The legs felt o.k. Not as strong as I would have liked, but better than usual these days.
Overall I feel I am getting more consistent and some fitness is returning.
Posted by kermisch at July 10, 2006 8:08 AM