5 months and 6 days.

5 months and 6 days since my last run.

This has been my longest time off from running since I started in 2014 and the ultimate test of my patience. I've had other injuries before this but the longest I've taken to heal was just 5 weeks. (5 weeks! Thats nothing compared to this session!) But I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and know that I will be back on the road running again soon! Phew! 

Two weeks ago I took a second MRI to check the status of the injury and to my total relief the cyst is completely gone just leaving behind some minor "Grade I" strain to the ligament & tissues. I can finally resume some of my workouts and hopefully get back  to running at the soonest.

I've kept the Month of May for some rehab strength workouts, running drills and form training and some stationary cycling workouts. To be honest, I've become very wary of my right knee and possibly overly conscious of every move I make. So I need this "honeymoon" month of May to familiarize my legs with the running movement and all the other movements that I used to take for granted before (like just squatting down on the floor or sitting cross-legged or even lunges)

I'm feeling upbeat just at the thought of being able to get back to an active lifestyle. So grateful!

Will update the blog as I progress.