I've never been a great runner, but to rehabilitate my ankle, which I broke in January, my orthopedist recommended running as the best exercise to get my flexibility and strength back. So over the last 3 months, I've been slowly building up to about five miles per week. I've noticed a significant improvement in the ankle, so the doc's prescription is working.
I ran with my third son at a mile-run that his school did last Saturday. We crossed the finish line at the same time, but I couldn't believe how much I hurt. He gave it his best and he was hurting too, so I felt ok that I kept up with him, but when that kid grows up, he's going to leave me in the dust. He has been known to run an 8 minute mile. At his age, that is pretty amazing. Saturday, he started off sprinting (I sprinted with him, which was a BAD idea) and we did it in about 9 minutes.
A few weeks ago, we heard of a teenage boy at church who runs about a 4:32 mile. I just about fell on the floor. This is a high schooler! I think my time in high school was usually around 7 minutes, maybe a little faster, but I'm pretty sure I never broke 6 minutes. Good thing I have other talents. I like having the opportunity to run and keep in shape, but I don't think I'll ever be a great runner. I'll leave that to my son and our teenage friend.
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