Another Aborted Recovery

Duration = 29:14
Distance = 1.75
Calories = 197
Max HR = 151
Avg HR = 134
Running Index = 37
Max Cadence = 94
Avg Cadence = 76

I had intended to run a very slow 2 miles. I never got beyond 4.0 mph (I was planning a cap at 5.0 mph). I was hopeful for today's run as I finally had no pain while descending stairs.

I didn't have any trouble until I increased the speed to 4.0 and changed to the running gait. At 9:00, I developed significant discomfort in around my right knee. I dropped back to a walk at 3.5. This relieved the discomfort. After about 3 minutes, I increased the speed to 3.8. That didn't raise any issues, so I increased the speed to 4.0, but stayed with the walking gait. After a minute of that, I switched to a running gait at the same speed. After a minute, I dropped back to a walk at 3.5 again due to renewed discomfort. After 3 minutes and feeling better, I tried again to slowly move back to a very slow run. After the discomfort returned, I dropped back to the walk and stayed with that until 25:00 when I noted discomfort even walking. I slowed further to 3.0 and then to 2.0, but this time the discomfort didn't go away. Once I determined that, I stopped. The discomfort never grew sharp. It was mostly a soreness or an ache.

A couple hours, two ibuprofen, and a cold pack later, I am sore on the side of the knee and have an ache down the right side of the right calf. I still have hopes of finishing the 5K on Sunday. I will try a 2 mile walk on Thursday. If that goes well, I will mostly walk the 5K. I'm thinking of running 1 minute and walking 2 minutes and seeing how that goes. I've been informed that I have to do the USAF assessment again in early March, so I don't have the option of a full break after the 5K. I may have to seek medical attention if I am still having problems after this weekend. I may also try using our ski machine again; however, using the ski machine has caused its own problems.