I’m reading a very good book called “Trick Mirror” by Jia Tolentino. It’s a collection of essays that essentially swirl around both internet culture and feminism. It’s very smart. I wanted to recommend it to the hub. Packing for my big move has begun. I’ve warned my closest circle that I anticipate panic to kick in around Aug 1 — that will be two weeks out from the move date. My sister appears to finally have found a roommate to replace me in the apartment — her third try. The flakiness of my sister’s friends is a fact. My brother asked me on the phone today if I think either the new roomie or my sister will clean the place. Scoffing, I said no. I started running again this week. I am easing back into it. I’ve been waking up at 5 am to get outside before the heat gets too awful. It is an extremely valuable endeavor for my well being and my soul. My resting heart rate is trending high and has all year. I suspect my blood pressure too. I hope I can bring it down/manage it through exercise and good eating. There’s a family history though. All any of us can do is our best. I have hope for all if you, hubski. Be safe. Be well.
Hey. Thanks for asking! As for the knee, I've been easing back in very slowly -- 1 mile on day 1, 1.5 on day 2, a break, then 2 miles. Another break. Sometimes I can feel a funny tension - left side of the kneecap, maybe a tendon? - I think that must be what I hurt. I don't feel this often though. So far the runs have not aggravated it, although I admit my mile time's been in the 14:00s. Trying to take it slow and ease back in. I wasn't sure if 6 weeks would be long enough -- often times it's not. It makes such a difference in my day-to-day direction, goals, and self management though. A regular running routine really helps me orient my whole day during this extended coronavirus-wfh-lockdown. I am trying to be more deliberate and conscious about stretching/adding yoga in as well. I know I am not flexible; not sure if that played a part here, but it will only help me to put the work in to help counteract how running tightens the muscles. And it would only help me to stretch and yoga even further -- move past mitigate and into actual improvement with flexibility. We shall see!
Of course! Good to read you are taking it slow enough to still get your routine going. Exercises that focus on strengthening the muscles around the knee are worth a go once the funny tension subsides. My issue at the time felt similar to the knee cap being loose. The flexibility and strength training play equal parts towards prevention. (Took care of my early back ache issues.) Pairing yoga and stretching is a great plan of attack. Appreciate the update!