Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Are these injuries to my calves ever going to end?

Things don’t always go to plan. 9 weeks before my marathon training starts, I was running the runs of my life. Everything was perfect. I was enjoying time on my feet and was progressing so well. My running felt so natural and my fitness base was spot on.

And then – disaster.

It all started with a slip at the basketball court, during a friendly game of Dodgeball. After the slip I thought – oh I better go for a run, since I was all dressed for it and – the pain wasn't so bad! That was the end of my merry run.

Two months on and I am still managing this injury. My dear chiro said that it is a result of overuse, not enough rest, and zero stretching. Now to manage this problem I do everything opposite – underuse, too much rest, and OCD in calf stretching. It is slowly getting better, but, have to say it is a less than stellar start to my training. The worst part is, that PAIN that comes with every stride! I feel like I have no control over my body any more...

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