advice well heeded...

Have been feeling pretty mixed about exercise, when it goes well it is the best thing ever, when you pick up an injury it sucks.  Last weekend I strained my achilles tendon, which meant any kind of running was off limits, I physically couldn't do it.  I was forced to rest, something that more knowledgeable people had told me I should be doing anyway. I didn't exactly follow their advice, I just did different exercise, used the swiss ball for some core exercise, used some light weights for some strength training, and evening did a bit of yoga to stretch and relax my muscles.  I tentatively went out for a run this afternoon, a later time than normal, after making sure I properly warmed up and went for it.  I can honestly say it was the best run I have ever done!  I ran 10 miles (further that I have ever even tried) at a steady pace, and just felt that I could run forever, this must be why people love it so much.  So, to those who told me to rest, and that I'll have a better run if I did, I'll allow you one "I told you so!"