35 days out. Treadmill session: 4.02 km @ 13% incline, total time 46:08, avg HR 135 bpm. Controlled effort, stopped exactly at 500 kcal burn. I might have found the root cause of my “creaky knee” problem. Possibly it is just a lack of proper strength training. I introduced today Nordic Curls and Bulgarian Split Squats (3 x 10 reps with 8 kg load in supersets) and my knee already feels more stable.

36 days out. My doctor’s visit this morning was very promising. That 'creaky' feeling in my knees started to fade yesterday, and the doctor encouraged me to resume my workouts - as long as I keep them slow and controlled. I think I’ll make treadmill walking a staple part of my training. Let’s see if I can still get close to 1:40 in 36 days! #hm140

40 days out. I could days but I do not believe I will even put my running shoes on. The only good thing is that I see my doctor sooner than next week. Saturday 14 February - 7 am :) #hm140

41 days out. Today was a tough one. My physio taped up my knee and told me my kneecap is hypermobile, so I have to stop running for now. Last year it was shoulder surgery taking me away from climbing; this year, I barely get into a running groove and my knee gives out. At least math and neural networks aren't a threat to my health! Time to watch Zorba the Greek and find some of that famous “joy in the face of disaster”. #hm140

42 days out. Back in the saddle. Treadmill 5.51 km | Avg HR 137 bpm | Max Incline: 13%. After a 6day forced break due to a “creaky” knee, I’m glad to be back. Sticking to the plan of utilizing the treadmill and steep walking as much as possible. Zone 2 is Zone 2, whether you run or walk. Next week: 10km test run. Hope remains high. #hm140

45 days out. Recovery protocol. The "creaky" feeling in my left leg is finally fading. Naproxen, Voltaren, and strict rest are doing the job. Rest till Sunday to be sure! Training strategy shift: More treadmill volume ahead. Planning to swap some Z2 runs for 1-hour steep uphill walks. Same metabolic engine work, but far less impact on the joints. Need to tame my ego to achieve my goals. Keeping the 1800 kcal discipline. #hm140

46 days out. I feel like I’m slightly hyper-focused on my knee. Not sure if it actually feels weird or if I’m just overthinking it. Stairs are fine, walking is fine. Still I will wait until Sunday to resume workouts. Better safe than sorry. Meanwhile: Sauna and a strict 1800 kcal diet to keep the weight in check. #hm140

48 days out. Red flag. Treadmill broke, but the knee pain is the real issue. The aftermath of running on uneven terrain. Immediate pivot: Swimming & Physio. Better to lose 4 days now than 4 weeks later. #hm140 #sub100

49 days out. Landed at 1 AM. From mediterranean sun to -9 degrees. Thermal shock is real - even more so when using public transportation. Today is strictly for biological renewal and deep stretching. Recharging the system before the final training block. #hm140 #sub100