Training Log Archive: RJM

Saturday and sunday - 12+ hour days installing floor and trim in the rental house kitchen with Dave K. Stretched, but didn't have gumption for more. Monday morning i was a bit sore, and by late afternoon more so (esp right hamstring and shoulders).

Cool morning, wanted to get a run in early because of a busy afternoon. Walked dog to warm up, went on aquaduct. at 4 minutes (on a slight downhill) suddenly had the left calf seize up again - pretty vigorously and without warning. Walked back. Tight all the rest of the day, but not a problem walking. Becky suggested i may need to warm up more. I am not happy or optimistic.

morning tootle. felt pretty good (presumably because I haven't run in a few days). Full stretch afterwards

I am getting a little better at this, though part of it is finding a good order to do them in

Warmup for last day of PT. Exit discussion with Becky confirms plan to date - slow recovery, emphasis on core and stretching (stretching will be a slow progress but key). She thinks the 'out of nowhere' problems i've had with calf largely emanate from lack of flexibility, so should not recur if i stick with the program. I will try