Well, things seem to be improving. I got the green light to begin ramping up mileage at the last check-up and have being doing so, albeit slowly. Generally, things feel pretty good and I have been careful not to i) increase mileage too quickly; ii) run too hard; or , iii) ignore my post-run stretching and icing. So far, so good - though I do seem to be suffering a crisis of confidence lately. I am plagued by questions of self-doubt which I suspect are common to those coming back from injury. I struggle with taking it easy/playing it smart, doubting if I am just being a pussy (sorry, if this offends the delicate). Anyone here share a similar experience? I've signed up for AtB. I hope to be in decent shape by then, but am starting to think I will not be 100% back to racing form. Not sure if I will run a Spring marathon (I was thinking of Ottawa) or just focus on some faster shorter races - 5, 10k and a HM (possibly Mississauga). I can say though it is good to be out running again...

Hang in there, brother. And listen to your body and not your ego. I completely understand the self-confidence issue. I also understand the frustration of not being able to jump right back into what you were doing before. I managed to turn a two week non-running injury into a three month running drama because I kept refusing to accept the idea of taking a step backwards. Be smart. Listen to your doc. Listen to your body. And as for the self confidence, hey, even gimpy you're still faster than me.

Thanks folks. By the way, there's a rumour that people (incl. me) are running from LaSalle Park (Burlington) starting at 07:30 on Sat. Just saying. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

About 1.5 hours (maybe 9-10 miles). E-a-s-y. Remember, I am still recovering. JasonR may join too... Maybe you two could carpool?

I'm going to try and make it out this on Saturday. I stopping by another friend's place after the run so I won't be able to car pool...... I'm rehabbing my knee so I plan to take it easy on Saturday too....

Hope you can make it. If not Sat, another time...