TITLE: Alive Again
AUTHOR: Eugene Wallingford
DATE: October 11, 2005  8:12 AM
DESC: The deep recovery period is over.  Now, back to running.
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Finally,
<A HREF="http://www.cs.uni.edu/~wallingf/blog/archives/monthly/2005-10.html#e2005-10-02T21_48_51.htm">
   nine days later</A>,
I finally felt like a runner again this morning.
My legs felt strong, my lungs felt strong, and
I was able to pick up my pace and hold it strong
for 40+ minutes.  Now my legs tingle in that way
they always do after a good workout -- not sore,
just there.

I am alive again!
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