Back situation

Today marks three weeks since I hurt my lower back.  I thought the pain would be gone by now, but it lingers.  However, it seems to be improving and I will assume that it will continue to get better.  Between the back and lower dosage of steroids for my RA, my running has been definitely affected.  I will just have to accept the slower times.  My goal is to run a few half marathons and the Texas 10 Series 10 milers this season.  In the meantime, I ran 2.5 miles on the trails this evening.