So, I was told I would NEVER run again due to the herniated disc , but being stubborn and a runner for years, I am not ready to give up the dream just yet...I have started again, slow...1km at a time...my first day was great, actually did 2.8km, my fitness level has improved so much that I actually ran a 5:17 km! My fastest yet and I wasn't even pushing it! That was a Monday, tried another 1Km that Friday and by Sunday had slight sciatic pain...disappointing but it's not dead in the water yet! I am getting a pair of 5 Finger Vibrams (hopefully for my bday) and will give it a try with them. I have read several barefoot running articles, including one done by a man who also suffered from a herniated disc and was told he would never run again, now he is running marathons..so there is still hope!
In the meantime, I dug out my daughters rusted mountain bike and decided to try cycling, 20-40min a day starting this week in addition to my regular gym time...wish me luck!
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