On Thursday, I ran while Val was at swim team practice. I wimped out and ran inside on the track because it's cold outside now. I know it's not too cold to run outside this time of year (20's and lower 30's), but I'm really a fair weather runner.
I decided to run a 5K and then stretch a bit, so I ran the whole thing instead of alternating running and walking. I did the 5K in 29:41! That's fast for me. My miles were 9:40, 9:42, and 9:16. I was winding down very quickly the last half mile, at least, but I hung in there. Then I stretched for 30 minutes which was really helpful because my back has been acting up from tight hamstrings, IT bands, and hips.
Today Val had a birthday party all afternoon, so I only had the hour that Jason was at swim practice to get in a run. I ran inside on the RPAC track again (cold, snow, and lack of time were all factors in that decision). I put in 4 miles in 40:23 using the run 3 minutes and walk 1 minute method throughout. My miles were 10:13, 10:04, 10:05, and 10:01.
My back is still bugging me a bit and needs stretching. I'm headed to volleyball tonight which might make it better or worse, I have no idea.
The great news is that my hand has significantly reduced in swelling. The Lymphedema was running a self-reported 5 or 6 on a made up 10 point scale. I'd say it's down to 2 or 3 today.
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