Trail running is the venue I prefer but
there is an unmistakable disadvantage, eventually these trails will
slow you down. The road run was five miles, meandering through
country roads, rolling hills and mooing cattle. I had little feel for
how I should run but I quickly settled into a comfortable pace
knowing there was a large hill somewhere around mile four. My goal
was to finish somewhere around forty minutes, give or take two minutes
and I did just that with a 38:16. I am pleased with my effort yet it
pointed out that I need to get back on a track to work on speed as I
plan on running several road races this year.
Corned Beef and cabbage along with
Irish Soda Bread graced our table as we sat down to a traditional
Saint Patrick's day dinner. I had an extra helping of Corned Beef for
my brother Bill who would be skipping a traditional meal. I wonder,
can you sprout potatoes or cabbage?
This morning I met up to run with my
trail group on a relaxed ten mile run. I may go out again later for a
bit to explore some he trails or just putz around and do some chores.
In either case I am appreciating the
fact that I'm feeling pretty good. My feet are less than half asleep,
often feeling like you would with sand in your shoes. My fingertips
are sore and I have trouble with fine motor skills, such as writing,
but they are getting better as well. I am hoping that in a couple
more months this may be behind me. The fall I took last week has left
me sore in the area along the incision below my belly button but this
has not been a major issue. Finally, I'm still fighting to regain
regular, predictable bathroom patterns but I'm beginning to realize
that this may take more time than I had hopped. With careful
management I have been able to get out with no problems but I do have
to be careful.
Later ….. Mike
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