Running Cautiously and Steadily

Yeah! My brand new, size 10 shoes, a 1/2 size smaller than the ones I took back weeks ago, finally got used!!

It was a warm welcome back to the course I could probably run blindfolded. Yesterday, I thought I would just run on my treadmill. Oh, but I just couldn't. The day was gloriously warm and the sun and scent in the air was calling my name. So I said heck to the treadmill and with wearing only shorts and a t-shirt on this warm lovely day, out the door I bolted with a sense of trepidation about it all.

After praying up during my usual 1/4 mile warm up walk, I then began to run with a nice slow and easy pace. I felt pretty good, but not as sure footed as usual. My shoes felt good too. It wasn't 'til about the 1 mile mark that I felt the blood circulating through out my legs causing that slight itchy feeling. They were getting a work out after 3 weeks of pure rest. I knew the itching would eventually go away and I tried to focus on my gentle pace. I ran about 2 1/4 miles. Just enough.

With every step I felt a bit cautious, but ran steadily. I am wondering how my body will take to the run even days after, and wondering if I'm jumping in too quick. After the run was over, I realized I really didn't work up too much of a sweat, another indicator that I did take it easy. That was my main goal. I was happy to run and so thankful that the Lord allowed me to use this gift today.

I am writing this blog hours after I ran. It is 10 pm and I am feeling my run pretty much now. In other words, I am quite tired.

I hope to run again on Wednesday. Lord willing, that is.