So out of shape

So aside from the less than stellar performance on Saturday at the OSU scrimmage, I got on the treadmill (even though I hate it) to test out my knee for constant running vs the stop-start of officiating or playing.  The good news:  my knee only slightly hurt at the tail end of my "run".  The bad news:  I ran a 12 minute mile and that was a struggle.  =(

I just tell myself that my physical therapist said to go slow and only run for 5-10 minutes.  Of course, I didn't listen.  The hubster gave me death stares when I told him I went over the recommended time.  I had to complete the mile.  I even increased the speed of the treadmill to make sure I finished in 12 minutes.  I think the original pace had would have taken me much longer and I don't think I could have lived with myself if it did.

This is not good for my re-rate.  It just means that in addition to my physical therapy and snowboarding and whatever else I have planned, I'll also need to find time to get some short runs in.  I think 15-20 minutes max.  Don't want to re-injure myself.