Durango, CO, Hwy 250 - 3 mi/9:52 pace

Woke up this morning and couldn't go back to sleep. My leg was a little sore, so I decided to run it out. What a beautiful day! I just love this route. The Animas River is gorgeous! No one on the road except for me and nature. Good for the soul!

After half a mile the soreness was gone. :) I have been following the doctor's orders, I promise.

Off to see the Four Corners today! :)

Elbert Creek Trail, Durango, CO - 5.4 mi/03:45

Hiked a VERY strenuous trail with the family. It was interesting with an 8 yr old and 11 yr old. They did great though. Elevation went from 8802 to 10444 at the peak. Beautiful view!! About 3/4 of the way up there is an old cabin. We stopped there and had lunch and then went on up to the top. Lot of Aspen trees and critters around. About four years ago my husband and I hiked this same trail, and it snowed on us at the top. Today it was hot but windy. Sitting on the edge of the cliff almost made me feel woozy. It was high up!!!!! Fun trip.

Logged the miles today. This makes about 8.5 miles today, and my leg is feeling GREAT!!!

Durango, CO, Hwy 250 - 3.16 mi/9:30 pace

I'm back in my happy place!!! :) I could not think of a better place to celebrate my first run after surgery than Durango, CO. What a gorgeous view I had this morning!! Stopped at the bridge over the Animas River and took it all in. Leg felt great. I had forgotten what it was like to run without pain. I have been dealing with this for 6-8 weeks. And running at 6700 elevation wasn't too bad. Very happy with a 9:32 pace today!! Now we are off to go hiking. Logging the miles this week...oh, yeah! :)

Durango, CO - 4 mi

Just took my bodyguard to scout out tomorrow's route, and we got a great walk in. Beautiful backroad that runs along the Animas River. I ran 1 mile of the 4 we did, and it never felt so good!!!!! Even at 7,000 ft elevation. My leg felt brand new!! I had so much energy and was so excited...I was like a hyper little dog jumping at his owner wanting to play. I can't wait for tomorrow to get here because this girl is ready to run!!

South Fork, CO - 3 mi

I got a good walk in CO tonight. Only 2 more days until I can break free and try my new leg out. Woohooo!!!

Dodge City, KS - 3 mi

Day 4 post-op walk in Dodge City, KS. It's very windy and dry here. Leg has been a little sore this afternoon and my ankle is a bit swollen. Maybe from being in a vehicle. Other than that it's feeling pretty good. It certainly feels better than it did before surgery. :)

Emporia, KS - 4.5 mi

Today is Day 3 post-op, the day they said would be the most painful, and I am happy to report no pain today. Yay!! Having some sort of reaction to the shots or something because my leg is itching...But no pain!!
Already feeling relief from the surgery. I'm not having that instant pain as soon as I hit the floor in the mornings. That is gone. :)
Got a good walk in today. Can't wait to start running again!!