It's been about a week since my last post. My calf injury still lingers, but today I caught a glimpse of healing. Unlike a few days ago when I tried to run only to fail a mile or so into it, today I was able to run to Penn Oaks, lift, and run back...and at my normal pace. I did feel the leg, especially during the last 2/10 of a mile, and I felt a little flat-footed, but I did finish the run.
En route to PO:
half-mile: 3:50
mile: 7:35
2 mile: 15:10
3 mile: 22:25
3.3 mile: 24:35
En route to home:
.2: 1:16
mile: 7:05
"the tree": 9:32
Street Rd: 16:45
2.8: 20:15
3.1: 22:30
3.3: 23:50
Overall, the run felt pretty normal, outside the calf problem. The could mean that I have lost too much in terms of conditioning.
I did a cold-hot leg therapy session afterwards to try to deal with the aftermath of the run. I have to remember not to push myself--my calf--too much, particularly since the other calf has to overcompensate.
Delve,glad to see you running again,I know missing Indoor Nationals was a bum note to end the indoor season but trust me when I say there will be other championships....of course you'll have to race Nick,Bob and Dave when you turn 40!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep the faith!
PS A week off won't effect your conditioning believe me