Metabo journal

Ran on the track at the field house even though I was still feeling somewhat fatigued from traveling. Today I wore the cho pat strap, which seems to help but I'm not sure I should wear it everytime I run. It definitely makes my MCL feel out of sorts. I also have noticed that my ankle gets a little sore from doing the eversion strenghtening exercise. Knees are feeling better but there is still some pain.

Ran on the Shoreline trail and around research park for 3.1 miles, and walked the rest as a cool down period. I am definitely feeling some difference in my right knee since doing the ankle exercises and wearing the cho pat strap. Hopefully it is a sign of improvement. 

Today I ran on a treadmill at the field house that was able to be set to a slightly downhill position. I ran downhilll for 3 miles, doing 9 x 1 minute intervals at speed 7.0 with the rest of the run at 6.0. After the downhill portion, I ran 1 mile at 6.0 with no incline (it felt relatively uphill). My knee seems to be improving despite the fact that I can't get rid of the slight swelling. Followed up with 50 crunches, 50 each side leg lifts, 50 each forward leg lifts, 3 x 30 sec planks, and 10 push-ups.

Took a walk with Arby around the neighborhood.

Ran 4.2 miles around the neighborhood and then went on a walk with Arby. Knees have felt much better since seeing the PT, and hopefully I am also building some ankle strength. Soon I need to start training for the Bryce Canyon half by doing downhill runs and running at higher elevation.