After two knee surgeries in the past four years to repair a torn meniscus in both knees, I am running my first race since 2011. In fact, I tore my first knee in that run (Pat’s Run) in 2011 and haven’t ran since. Today I am running the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure run in downtown Phoenix. I have run this race in the past and have enjoyed it. It’s a good one because the weather is nice and cool in October here in AZ. I am hoping I can restart this running journey again that I started years ago. I found a good running pace for myself on the treadmill and my job is to finish and not be concerned with time. My FitbyFirst program has been instrumental in my training and getting back in shape.

The Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure is part of the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. Up to 75% of the net proceeds raised stays in the local community to fund breast cancer programs and at least 25% supports Susan G. Komen‘s national grants program to fund research (info from their website). I am happy I am able to run this race to benefit his cause.

X-Ray of my Torn Meniscus