Superior Training, Day 8

Today I attempted my first jog without walking since pausing running for the injury. The run was only 1.5 miles in distance. It was on the East Boulder Creek Trail and a flat run by far. I experienced some mild patella pain in the first 0.25 mile or so, which subsided a bit when I continued. I tried changing my stride to be more hip dominant to minimize impact on knee, which may have helped? It felt great to run again.



Exercise details. Strength training at the gym, mostly upper body, 1.5 miles of trail running.

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