After doing a pretty solid fartlek workout on November 11th I was warming down and felt a major twinge in my right calf. I thought that it was odd that it happened at the end of my workout and as I was warming down, but who knows how these things happen. The next day I couldn't even walk without limping. I tried to get out Friday night and run a bit, but again, I couldn't run without limping. After some fairly aggressive massage therapy by Monica on Saturday and a couple of more days of rest I was able to do some easy running on Tuesday the 18th.
I guess jumping right into it after an injury by running 7 miles might not have been the best idea. Running last night (Thursday the 20th) felt OK through about 3.5 miles and then my calf started to gradually tighten up again until I was almost limping again by the end of the run. After icing it last night, more ibuprofen and massaging the heck out of it, it feels pretty normal again, but I'm afraid that will be short lived.
As of right now I'll have Monica dig into it tonight with some aggressive massage to loosen it up and then give things a go at the Turkey Trot tomorrow. If I can get through that and hopefully a decent 20 miler on Sunday, I'll at least be confident that I can get through the marathon that I'm supposed to run 15 days from now...
Funny how being injured can affect your psyche. Sometimes running's like a drug. If you don't get your fix it sure leaves you craving it.
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I realize this has been a tough road for you with the injury and all. Like you say, everything happens for a reason. I will remember to help keep you injury free in order to avoid the dreaded mood swings! Glad you are starting to feel better! :)
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