Update from the Bench.

Running is still on hold for me as I work on overcoming a problem with Runners Knee.

I've been going to a physiotherapist twice a week for the last 3 weeks and it's been about 5 weeks since my week 7 day 1 run on my C25K program.

Progress has been OK but not stellar. Generally the leg feels OK if I don't run or walk but as soon as I start walking the symptoms come right back.

I have a series of exercises and stretches I'm doing to recuperate so let's hope we're seeing more improvement in the next few weeks.

I'm also riding a lifecycle every other day for 42 minutes in an effort to keep the general fitness up.

I've had to skip 2 runs that I've been registered for, and at this point, I'll skip signing up until I'm sure I can make it.

On a positive note, I signed up for Steve Runner's Kick the Couch 5K. I mainly walked the distance last Friday. I probably shouldnt have gone but I didn't want to miss this one.

Also, on Monday, Thanksgiving Day here in Canada, in one of the races I had to skip, my son-in-law Mike covered the 5k in 19:43. Nice time for a relative beginner to running. My daughter was in at 26:20. They were 6th and 9th in their respective age groups!

Congratulations Lauren and Mike. Dad is extremely proud of both of you and I really hope you keep at it and keep enjoying running the way you are right now. I'll never forget the day.

Dad

Batman to the rest of you.