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When I started running in May - I was dogged with a recurring calf injury. I haven't had a problem with it for about 2 months, but on Thursday night I went out for a shortish run - but it was the first time in about 2 weeks doing a run having cycled to work the same day.
Anyway - on Thursday I was pushing the pace a bit until my hamstring went
Tried stretching then completing the run but it was too sore so had to stop and walk/v. slow jog home
Had a general sinking feeling because I was thinking that you just can't push yourself without injury, and I always like to push myself but felt I haven't really been able to for fear of my calf going (been trying to build it up slowly) - and now I'd have this to worry about too
My leg was sore on Friday and Saturday, but on Saturday night I wanted to try an easy run to at the very least confirm whether or not I need to take a total break for a bit like I had to with the calf.
Done 4 easy miles and everything held out - so was happy with that.
On the back of that I headed out today, and thought I'd go out at a normal pace and stop early if the leg wasn't up for it. But I was surprised and exceedingly pleased to find it lasted the whole 10 miles
I ended up doing a decent pace for my level - but that was nothing compared to the relief I had from my leg being ok - and thus Thursday night only being a mild strain or something similar.
So - its good in a way, but the idea of running is not deriving your pleasure from not being injured - so when you think about it - it shouldn't really act as the highlight of the run, but for me it did.
Sorry for rambling :happy:
Anyway - on Thursday I was pushing the pace a bit until my hamstring went
Tried stretching then completing the run but it was too sore so had to stop and walk/v. slow jog home
Had a general sinking feeling because I was thinking that you just can't push yourself without injury, and I always like to push myself but felt I haven't really been able to for fear of my calf going (been trying to build it up slowly) - and now I'd have this to worry about too
My leg was sore on Friday and Saturday, but on Saturday night I wanted to try an easy run to at the very least confirm whether or not I need to take a total break for a bit like I had to with the calf.
Done 4 easy miles and everything held out - so was happy with that.
On the back of that I headed out today, and thought I'd go out at a normal pace and stop early if the leg wasn't up for it. But I was surprised and exceedingly pleased to find it lasted the whole 10 miles
I ended up doing a decent pace for my level - but that was nothing compared to the relief I had from my leg being ok - and thus Thursday night only being a mild strain or something similar.
So - its good in a way, but the idea of running is not deriving your pleasure from not being injured - so when you think about it - it shouldn't really act as the highlight of the run, but for me it did.
Sorry for rambling :happy:
