Running again - After the positive diagnostic tests (X-ray of the ribs, color doppler ultrasound of the aortas, MRI of the skull) I got the medical authorization to run again 32 days later the fall which caused the fracture of a rib and the head trauma.
However I was not lazy, a week after the incident I started to walk one hour every day until Jan. 21 when I could run again but, as usual, I didn’t listen to my body so, after 2 crazy workouts, I had to reschedule all the activities increasing step by step mileage and speed. My favorite paths are the roads at the edge of my city where, sometimes, I meet some friendly critter.
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| Before the first run after the fall |
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| One of my favorite paths |
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| A good friend |
January 2024 - These are my workouts in January for the (poor) total of 54 km (33.5 m):
Jan 21: 9.5 km.;
Jan 23: 9.5 km.;
Jan 25: 7.2 km.;
Jan 27: 8.4 km;
Jan 29: 9.7 km.;
Jan 31: 9.7 km.
The current plan is to run every other day for not less than 10 km and then gradually increase the distance. The goal is to participate in as many races as possible in the Viterbo province. There the races are very interesting for the following reasons: they take place around and inside beautiful ancient towns; the fee is not expensive; the swag and the age groups awards consist of local food/craft products and the post race parties are always rich. Sometimes we also get a medal.
Ancient memories – January 1990:
11.2 km in the ancient Etruscan city of Tarquinia. After the end of my race I accompanied my son Paolo Giulio, who at that time was 11 years old, to the finish line. A fast son and a very proud dad!!!!!!
