Dear James, Daniel and Emily,
I have just been tweeting about my workouts recently so haven't had a lot to blog about. Figured I should catch up on my progress.
1. Since the purchase of the new shoes my weekly mileage totals have gone up each week successively. Going from 13.5 up to 15 this last week. So that has been a definite improvement, and progress. Progress which bodes well for my goal of returning to my 5-6 mile regular runs by the end of the year.
2. I have begun gradually reintroducing some hills in my runs, along my varied route, and Sunday I was able to do a hill, as part of my 4 mile run, all of which with no pain. Another excellent sign of progress.
3. Saw the Physical Therapist for the first time 2 weeks ago. After listening to mu story, and then doing some work she determined the problem is that my IT band has become too tight, and needs to be loosened up. So I have had some therapy appointments (2 so far, with 2 more this week), and have been practicing the new stretches she recommended. And while I can't totally tell the difference it does feel better.
4. It's going to be a funny thing, I won't be totally sure what did the trick, assuming I am able to fully progress and reach my goal of a marathon next year. Will it be better awareness of the shoes, the Physical therapy, standing up at my desk? Who will know for sure (well probably the therapist)? All I know is that I will take that result, no matter where it comes from.
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