I was very nervous going into my run today which is not usual for me. I generally look forward to it, even the day before. I think of my long run as my mental housekeeping workout. Because it is pain and stress free for the first hour or so I really value the sense of solitude I achieve. That gets a little harder after a couple of hours but by that time I am usually so into it that it don't matter no more.
Today I was stressed because of my calf muscle and I totally expected to be in trouble soon after heading out. My last run on Thursday lasted only about 6 kms before the leg cramped. But I worked hard since then to nurse it into some kind of manageable condition and I didn't feel the first serious twinge until about 9 kms. But I tried to relax and eventually it softened up a bit allowing me to continue. To make a long story short despite several more scary moments I never really cramped bad and I finished my 30 kms. So that's a good thing but I know it ain't over yet. I am way too vulnerable. I will continue to work on it but I also think that maybe I need a little professional help. I'll keep you posted.
30 kms, 2:40
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Peter
Today I was stressed because of my calf muscle and I totally expected to be in trouble soon after heading out. My last run on Thursday lasted only about 6 kms before the leg cramped. But I worked hard since then to nurse it into some kind of manageable condition and I didn't feel the first serious twinge until about 9 kms. But I tried to relax and eventually it softened up a bit allowing me to continue. To make a long story short despite several more scary moments I never really cramped bad and I finished my 30 kms. So that's a good thing but I know it ain't over yet. I am way too vulnerable. I will continue to work on it but I also think that maybe I need a little professional help. I'll keep you posted.
30 kms, 2:40
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Peter
Well that "professional help" line seemed to me to be a cherry just waiting to be picked, but I will leave it for someone else for now! I guess the reality you are facing is that it's a bitch getting old. Even when you take good care and maintain your fitness, it is still going to take more time to heal.
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Ahahahahahahaha ole john, i was thinking the same thing. I also will refrain from comments. I am sure Elly will be all over this one.
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