Overcoming handicaps

Yesterday, I ran about 37 minutes through Eastlake -- the soccer park, the grass trails. I did feel some pain early, but I run according to the pain. It backed off as I went on with the run and kept the pace slow. I believe this is allowing me to overcome Achilles tendinitis and minor stuff with my lower legs and left knee. It's funny that the title of this blog is "Riley goes for 5-minute mile." Someday, I think I can seriously launch an attempt at a 5-minute mile. But for now, I am simply running with little consideration of my speed. Consistency has been very important in my success. If I don't feel like running the full time, I cut it back to 15 or 20 minutes, then feel a little better the next time.