I’m not sure how much I should be running or resting. When I went for a run, on grass or a similar cushioned surface, it was much easier on my knee and joints. I think I’ll stick with that. 

This lasted until Melbourne opened to remove the 5km limit due to the COVID restrictions.

I got a little excited and booked a catch up with a mate to do a 10 km around our favourite park. I made it clear to him that I needed to be a little careful.

We did it in around 50 min, but it felt hard. Yes, I was talking most of the time, but my fitness levels have decreased from what they were a few months ago. Still, I’m not too concerned. Plenty of time over summer to build back up. Even if I was healthy, with a 6-week-old the opportunity for lots of long runs is just not there.

I pulled up from the run not too badly. My left knee (good one) was a little sore but I’d say that is likely due to compensating for the other on some of the up and down hill sections. 

With the amount of time I have available to get outside (or lack thereof), I decided I need to maximise the time spent inside. Stretching and strength work will be the focus for the next couple of weeks with some more runs scattered in.

How do you maximise your workout time when you don’t have much of it?

How have I progressed

• Found that doing walks at least once a day has been good for my knee.
• Doing stretches less but walking more.
• Planned out my Race Schedule for 2021 (assuming no COVID restrictions in place!).

Stats since last update

• 18.03 km around Westerfolds Park & my local footy oval
• Regular stretching