Checkup

I mentioned that I went for a post-surgery check up the other day and got the "all clear" to begin running again (well, to start with a combination of running and walking and work my way back up to running). What I didn't mention was how cool the conversation with my Dr's PA actually was. It went like this.

Me: Oh, one more question.
PA: Yes?
Me: Is it okay for me to run again?
PA: You should run as is comfortable. How far were you running?
Me: Only 2 miles. I just started running this year and had worked up to 2 miles.
PA: Good for you! I started running a while ago and recently ran my first marathon.
Me: Cool!
PA: Do you have a goal?
Me: Yes. (At this point, I told him the goal...but as per usual I'm still not going to share specifically what it is here. We talked for a few minutes about my goal and similar events.)
PA: Anyway, you should try to do 2 miles again, but combine walking and running. Then work up from there as you are comfortable.
Me: Sounds good. I have an interim goal I'll be doing in May with my sister.
PA: That shouldn't be any problem.
Me: Great. I'm not sure I'll ever work up to running a marathon.
PA: Oh, you will.

It was just great to not only get the answer to my question, but also to talk running for a few minutes from someone with a similar experience (recently took up running, liked it, kept going), and to get some encouragement. Good stuff for a checkup visit!