So sorry to read about your injury. Just when things were going so well. I've had lots of old man calf problems so just ask if you want another opinion, but I've learnt all I know from Tim anyway.
Bad luck. Saw you stop, but didn't realise it was serious until I saw people walking you off the track.
Chas - I certainly feel old now. Kim even described it as an "old man's injury". Thanks for the offer of advice. Tim suggested giving you a call and I might do that once I know exactly what it wrong with it.
Cheers Mr A - nice running tonight.
dont let it stress you- healing times will get u to the race and the hard work is in the bank- could be the biggest blessing in disguise u ever have- plenty u can do to stay fit- ive got some cracking AJ sessions if you want them- stay positive
B****r indeed, hope Kim can work some magic and get you back fighting fit very soon - good luck for a v speedy recovery.
I think DaveA is spot on. My experience tells me that you should recover in time for the big race. You just need to do some light exercice to maintain the fitness you've banked. GG can advise you on spinning I believe! Kim will also give you the best chance. Stay positive!
This is very bad for your short term mental state, but I agree with Dave and Chas, it could yet end up working out well - less than 4 weeks out so no problem to reduce the volume. Get a bit of cross training in to keep things rolling over the next couple of weeks and you'll be well rested, the calf will be better, and you'll be flying! The trick is to stay positive in the short term, which is not going to be easy...
Aye. No rush.
here is my experience.
First time I did my calf I would have sworn it was torn. Clare (squad physio) saw it a week later and said "No, just knotted up" gave me some exercises and I was completely over it in another couple of weeks.
Other experience. A bit of barefoot jogging does wonders (but not too much and not too soon - take Kim's advice on when you can run again.) my theory is that barefoot you use the muscles in their evolutionary programmed order that some how helps to ease any tightness. (in shoes fractional differences in order maybe exagerate any problem).
Anyway it works well for me use it if you choose.
Oh no, lots of good advice from the trainaholics above, they are right though. Take care and get it better ASAP and be nice to Clare!
sorry to hear this rob, got my fingers crossed for you.
Hope things clear up soon, like the others say you've still got a great chance of getting London in great shape, but only if you crosstrain and rehab sensibly! (do as i say, not as i do!)
Yeah Rob, you should listen to Chas & Dave - rabbit rabbit rabbit rabbit rabbit rabbit rabbit rabbit rabbit
Let us know when you are up for a roll around on the roadie.
That really sucks! Lots of good advice above but just take it easy and let Kim work her black magic.
tough with the calf Blackjack, but remember the body of a well trained athlete recovers quicker, so a bit of patience/cross-training your body will fix the calf
A few tips from personal experience of regular calf injuries/strains/cramps/knots to help your recovery
- Eccentric Calf exercise (once your physio says its ok to do these)
- Avoid running on hard surfaces in recovery phase
- Get some decent massage
- Magnesium tablets
- B12 vitamin supplement
- Careful running downhill too intensely
- Drink loads of water
I feel your pain mate but try and stay postive (hard I know!!) Agree with Dids on the massage and calf exercises (lowering rather than raising) - I'm doing both of these on an almost daily basis at the moment.
Hey Rob, I'm so sorry to hear about your calf, fingers crossed it's nothing serious. Thinking of you, and Clare. Jess
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