Actually running!

5 minute intervals

Distance: 1.4 miles
Time: 15:00 (5 minute jog, 1 minute walk, 5 minute jog, 1 minute walk, 5 minute jog)
Course: Jamaica Pond.
Time of Run: 01:00 pm
Pace: Very easy
Memorable song on iPod: Painter in Your Pocket, by Destroyer

This was my first real run since I've been having hip problems. Sonia and I walked one lap around the pond, then I stretched for a long time before running. I think I've been able to locate where my hip is tight, so I was able to really stretch that out. It felt good to run again. I iced for a while afterwards and am putting heat on now.

One small step for man...

So I've been officially off of running for the last few months due to a strange hip ailment. I first noticed this when I was getting into the car -- it was very difficult (and painful) to lift my left leg -- at the hip point. I've gone to some specialists, had a "sensory deprivation" MRI and X-rays. My hip (apparently) is fine.

I've been on prescription anti-inflammatories and have stopped carrying my jumbo George Costanza like wallet in my front pocket (my theory is it was pressing into my hip when I was sitting). And I've been trying to wear looser pants (aka "fat pants") to not aggrevate the hip.

So things have been feeling a little better and I took my first short strides yesterday while walking around Jamaica Pond with Sonia.

Two 60 second jogs.

No immediate pain and I feel okay today.