Running

I started this blog with the idea of posting about running as well as fasting (hence the title). An injury put a quick stop to my running. Hindsight is 20-20, of course, but a stupid urge to push through the pain during a race has led to almost three months of sadly leaving my running gear in the closet.
The good news is that I've started to jog 20 or 30 minutes at a time without my foot acting up. I'm icing it any time I think of it, especially after being on my feet for most of the day. It's still improving slowly. I'm so happy to be running again, even just a little bit. I want to get back to doing at least 3 5k's per week.
I have been getting into barefoot running and after reading everything online and the the book "Born to Run" I switched from landing on my heels to landing on the ball of my foot when running. The relief for my knees was instantaneous! My knee pain used to be debilitating but now that's not even a factor when I run. Prior to barefoot running (which I actually do with thin sandals) I knew I was damaging my knees but I would run anyway -- a guilty pleasure, like chocolate or nachos at the movies. Now I feel confident about running because I know it's purely positive for my body. That mental switch has made it so much more pleasurable. I know I'll be able to keep doing it for a long time.
All that said -- I'm very much looking forward to a morning jog tomorrow! I never want to run right before I break my fast and afterward I'm too full so morning seems to be the best time. I feel strong and free while running, no trace of fasting-related weakness.