Run: 3 miles at a jog pace

Distance: 3.1 miles

Time: 28:15

Performance Stats (out of 5 ★)

Legs: ★ ★

Gut: ★ ★★ ★

Energy: ★ ★★ ★

Mind: ★ ★ ★ .5

Overall: ★ ★ ★ .5

Soundtrack: Breaking Benjamin, Dear Agony

On the way back from rounding in the hospital, I couldn't help but notice how beautiful it was outside today. After the Thanksgiving snow and a few days of cold temperatures, today was a lovely 53 degrees. As I pulled into the driveway, I realized that I wasn't a very good Running Obstetrician if I wasn't running. I made up my mind right there and then to get in a few miles on the road.

So this left ankle tendonitis this has been a drag. It hurts decently good at times, and despite taking some serious downtime, it is still there. A good friend of mine implied a while back that there are just some pains that you have to run through, and there is no sense in whining about it. These pains would NOT include a pulled hamstring or serious joint / tendon pain that stops you from being able to run. I don't recommend running through these!

My ankle pain, however, seems fairly unchanged despite my recent treadmill activities, so I decided to put the "no pain, no gain" mentality to the test. Now key here (which took me a long time to learn), you have to go at this SLOWLY and SMARTLY. Therefore, despite the fact that I would have loved to have spent a whole hour running in this soon to be absent beautiful weather, I only put in three miles and at a fairly slow pace.

That being said, it was a great pay off. The run was very nice, and my ankle pain was no worse than my usual walking around. The melting snow was a nice sight to see (soon to return for good!). And there was a cute Christmas tree sale going on at the local fire department. All in all a good run, and the ankle feels no worse for the wear. I don't see any PR paces or distances on the horizon, but at least I'm back on the road, and I snuck in a really good one today. Take that ankle!