Testing the waters – 1/6

Took it easy yesterday and ran for the first time since straining my achilles. The schedule had us running 10.5 miles, but I stuck to my plan of going short and ran 6 miles. For my cool down I rode 8 miles on a stationary bike. From what I've read, 3 miles on a stationary bike is equivalent to 1 mile of running. I'm happy to report that not once during my run did I feel any discomfort in my achilles. I plan on slowly working my way back up to what the group is doing. I also plan on joining a local gym. I'd like to focus on hamstring, quadriceps, calf, and core training. Increasing strength in these areas should help support my joints and prevent further injuries.