Had hoped to get out and run this morning but the kids decided to get up early so I ended up taking them to the gym and running on the treadmill. I started out really slow (6.0) and slowly increased the speed until I was running at a 6:37 pace (9.0). I then slowly eased back to a 7:30 pace and ran two miles at this speed, then I slowed down to an 8:00 pace and ran 2 miles. When all was said and done my AP for 8 miles was a 7:50. I finished by walking a mile to cool down. It's amazing what a difference a day makes. Yesterdays run was bordering on torture. I only enjoyed it because I was with my husband. Today's run on the other hand was easy. Even the fast paces weren't a problem. I debated running further because I was feeling good but decided to play it safe and not over do. My right knee seems to be doing better. The faster paces are less painful and the swelling seems to be slowly going away.
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