Last night I tried running on the road for the first time in about eight weeks. I've been steadily building mileage on the track so the knee could get used to the miles without aggravating the IT band by inducing hills. In Austin, about the only way you can get away from the hills is to run on the track. Having hit the six mile mark and growing weary of turning circles, I headed out on the neighborhood streets last night.
After a couple steep hills and six miles at an 8 minute pace, I returned home pain free! Not taking any chances, I've been popping Advil and icing after every run, but things are looking good. Next week I'll try running with the group again.
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