Day #28 – Testing the Knee with Hills
Today I ran a little over 5 miles while doing hill repeats with the folks at Maine Running Company.
I was a little stiff at the outset, but stretched out during the warmup and felt pretty good up through about 4 miles.
My knee began to get a little sore at that point but not too painful.
My plan is to take it easy tomorrow and then get out while marking the course on Saturday for Sunday’s run.
On Sunday, I plan on finishing the challenge with the 31 miles that are scheduled for the last day. Actually, it will be closer to 32 if I can run all 3 of the 8 mile loops.
I’m not sure what shape the trails will be in after last Monday’s storm and this week’s above freezing temperatures, but I’m going on the assumption it will be runnable.
Here are today’s numbers:
Miles Projected: 28 Miles (406 Miles Total)
Miles Run: 5.07 Miles Today (317 Miles Total)
Duration: 50:30 Today (49:27:48 Total)
Net Weight Change: No Change Today (+2 Pounds Total)
Great effort Blaine - especially the 31 miles with knee pain - congratulations. you have inspired me to get fit ...
Thanks, Bill, the food collection is one of the best parts of that type of event. There's going to ...
Glad to see you hung in there despite knee injury. Take a break, congratulations.
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That's great! My legs and lungs wouldn't really have helped much, but certainly glad we could help support in ...
Hi Blaine,
Sorry you didn't make the full milage but I agree your health should be top priority. I am still ...
I believe I tweeted (for the first time). Heck of an effort ... thanks for the inspiration and information ...
Hi Blaine - Hope the knee issue is going far far away!!
I tweeted - at least I think I did!!
Jeanne 
Bummer about your challenge, but it is wise to be healthy vs. a challenge - you can always do it ...