Sometimes all it takes is just 30 minutes of self-discovery to get you back on track.

I've be feeling highly demoralised about running because of my unhappy knee. 2km has been a limit before pain sets in, so I was really unhappy about it and I kept thinking that I'd probably never get back to it ever. I was even starting to worry big time about the upcoming triathlon in July and whether or not I was going to be able to complete the full distance this year as I'd planned. Anyway, I was going through an old RW the other day when I came across a line that screamed out at me: If you are suffering from ITB syndrome, do not try to make up for lost distance by going further or harder. Spend the time trying to get back on track. I guess it kinda helped somewhat but I was still feeling impatient and booey. It made me feel worse reading Sue's posts about her recovery and training. Not blaming ya though, Sue! Just wanted to join you!

But having a husband who's keen on commuting together helps.

We got into town before eight today as he now has to be in at work earlier so I hit the gym for some low key strength training. And oh my... today's session was very telling, if anything. I now know just how weak my left knee. I watched it as I did my test exercises and boy did it quiver! But it gave me the resolve I needed to fix it again.

So yay! Plan is... Hit the gym every morning for at least 30 minutes to fix it. Slowly but surely... Strength will prevail! WAHA!