Bum knee

Yesterday I laced up for a run. I'd been waiting to run all day. With Luke's brother Marc visiting, my run had been delayed until after lunch. Finally, I thought as I left the house, I'm getting out. I eased into a gentle pace and a twinge hit me in my left hip. I crossed the street to remove myself from seeing eyes and stretched. I used the stretches you taught me, Hope, in Mexico. After a moment I tried again. Same twinge of pain, same place, same pause for stretching. I felt silly as a couple passed me for the second time stretching during my halted run. After walking a couple blocks, I tried one last time. The tightness didn't ease up and I quickly slowed to a gentle walk.

The day was beautiful. Thankfully, I remembered your advice Hope about listening to your body. I thanked myself for getting out and enjoyed the leaves murmuring in the breeze as the sun tickled my neck. I hobbled slightly walking and realized the treasure of mobility I take so often for granted. I headed home.

Popping into the living room, I started up my strength training DVD by Petra. Tian tried joining me briefly but thankfully Luke took him out front so they could watch me from the porch. Tian turned around on the bench and watched his mommy pick up 5lb weights and lunge and squat and lunge and squat. Thankfully, my hip felt fine. I'm not sure why the difference. I managed a 65 minute work up without pain. My sweaty tired body thanked me afterwards. I felt strong and content.

I feel like I've learned so much from you, Hope, listening to your struggle with your hip. I hope none of us have troubles in the future but we probably will. Hopefully we can always find ways to be active.

When you can't run, pick up weights and squat! :)

Location:Portland, OR