Running

A few weeks ago I decided to start running.  I've always envied runners and have always wished that I could run.  Well, I decided to just do it.  As the old saying goes, "no time like the present," right?  I decided that I would use the Galloway method and run/walk.  This seems like a logical way to, at my age, put this into play.  

I started this about two weeks ago.  I started with a 4 mile walk/run.  My first run, I ran about 30 seconds and walked about 2 minutes.  I'm now up to 1 min run/2 min walk but my distance has shortened a bit because shins have been hurting.  

I decided to track my runs with the Nike+  Nike+ is an awesome

 little, inexpensive device that  tracks the distance and pace of your run.  After your run you can then track your runs on your computer.  Just a super fun little way to track your progress.  No, I don't have stock in Nike but I should!  

My sister, Gail, has been a runner for some years now and I have a brother, Don, that also runs. More and more of my family are taking up the sport and we are planning on running the S.F. Half Marathon.  I hope that I get to that place where my body will cooperate and I'll be able to physically manage the race.  

About 6 years ago, I hurt my knee in a skiing accident.  We'll, it's starting to bother me again and the last two runs that I have done have really done me in and I have had to ice it after my runs.  It really hurts and it's really a bummer because I'm at that place where I'm really committed and I don't want an injury to stop or postpone my running.  

I have to go to the doctor and see what the actual problem is with my knee. Whatever the problem is, I have to find out so that I can deal with it and make it heal properly for once and for all.  

I will call tomorrow to see if I can get an appointment.