Half Mary Trail Run in Mid February
I like running trails but I'm a trail race virgin.
Pretty tough course from what I hear, which is what draws me to it. Was looking forward to building the run to it but I've been banged up for the last 3 weeks, limiting me to cycling and swimming.
as per the Medical Forum....
Just thought I'd keep a rolling journal about my old friend, the knife in my calf.
started 2 winters ago, have had 4 occurences of : calf strain (grade 1 vs grade 2) vs achilles tendonitits vs posterior tibialis tendonitits. every time I go to PT, I get a different diagnosis.
requires no running, usually 1-2weeks longer than when I THINK I can run again. or else, relapse. This is extremely hard to do as a multisport guy, especially with Jan OS getting closer.
supplementing with pool running (strides hitting the pool floor don't hurt much) that minimizes impact, and plan on picking up one of those AQUA JOGGING kits to work with in the deep end. I've talked to some reputable runners in the area and they rely on this when they have similar injuries. So, I'll give it a shot. Also, gonna train most of 2012 with calf compression (have always said I would never do this, but desperate times....).
Every time I think I'm over it, I run a little til I feel it tighten up and then I quit the run. 8', 10', up to 25' now. But, the day after is brutal, so, even that seeems to be trying to come back too fast.
Spending the rest of the time with swim instruction and cycling, no pain when cycling.
got about 5 weeks til I start Jan OS.
got about 11 weeks til a half mary trail run that I want to do.
2 things....1) help me get thru this injury in time for the mid Feb race date, and 2) how do I adjust my running plans with my Jan OS (question mark here, broken keyboard)
thanks,
chris
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Sorry, not much help here, just questions.
Not a sports doc, just a reputable PT group that specializes in the multisport world, short and long distance. They're a group that takes care of the adult competitive age grouper and elite as well as the local HS kid getting ready for a track meet.