Back from the dead

So it's been too long since I've last updated this blog. There are a couple reasons for that I suppose. One, I've been a bit lazy when it comes right down to it. Two, and more importantly, since I have been running sparingly and this blog is entirely running based, there hasn't been much to keep updated with.

I developed a pretty good case of patella tendonitis in my left knee. Instead of getting it checked out right away I tried to run through it and of course it only got worse. I finally went to see an orthopedic doctor and started physical therapy shortly after. While the PT has been helpful my knee is not completely healed. I have started running again in very short spurts and no more than three times a week. My top weekly mileage over the last three weeks has been 13 miles. Pathetic I know, but I must keep my eyes set on the bigger picture: the RnR Marathon in Phoenix in January.

So, with that in mind, I talked to my cousin and running coach Trevor (also author of the irunwithwolves blog) for a plan to get in the best shape I can without aggravating my injury so that I can compete and hopefully finish the marathon in January which is a short 10 weeks away now.

I will outline my plan here so I can follow it as well as keep you updated on the progress. It will consist of two runs per week. One run between 4-7 miles mid-week and a long run on Saturdays preferably on trails. The long runs will look like this starting this Saturday, 8, 10, 13, 15, 14, 18, 16, 20, and 9. Four other days during the week I will do an elliptical work out for 30-70 minutes alternating my times so I never do the same workout two days in a row.

That sounds reasonable to me. The hardest part of this will be the elliptical workouts but this will also be beneficial because I am pain free on the elliptical. I'm a little nervous and excited at the same time. The marathon will be here before I know it.

As far as tee-shirts go I have three so far. I know that is weak, but I only started running this year. My next one will be in January.