Oh I know. On the rare occasions I do pop the happy-stuff, life is all beer and Skittles until they wear off...

Going long stints without being able to run blows. For a while, I got it in my head to buy a bike and ride to get my cardio in. Found out it ain't the same thing only after the discomfort in the "tender region" sank in. Now it's run or swim on days the knee is really bad.


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PS: Speaking of swimming, it might be advisable to get into the pool for the zero-impact cardio. Just make sure you are increasing carb and protein intake, as it is a total body exercise and to avoid losing muscle mass. I learned the hard way back in high school.