On The Road Again

Well, I went out this morning to see how the old leg would perform, just a very light jog round block for about 1.8 miles.  The result: not bad, not great.  No real acute pain or discomfort, just some tightness towards the upper part of my hamstring.  I was expecting to feel at least something anyway as I’ve not really exposed it to movement for over two weeks now.  Hopefully there’s no more pain to come when I start to push it.

Step by step…

In other news, I posted my Kidney Research UK running vest this afternoon in order to get my name printed on it.  Should be back in around two weeks.

Injury Update #376522

Although this is actually only the fourth post about my hamstring and I’ve only been out for just over two weeks, it does seem a lot longer, a painfully long time in fact (sorry, I’ve realised that’s one of my terrible puns!).  I do have good news to report today though.

After banning myself from any sort of running and doing some rehab work in the pool I had another massage on the nasty hammy.  Unlike the last time when it was painful under minimal pressure, it was painless under a lot more stress – great news!  I’ve therefore decided to hit the road on Thursday morning to see how it feels, just a light jog round the block for around 2.5 miles.  After that, I’ll know where I stand.  Let’s hope I’m back with more good news!

Another Injury Update

Had another session of work on my leg again today, this time considerably more painful (as I was promised).  Unlike the last time my cousin was getting stuck into the exact location of the problem, which resulted in a fair amount of pain.  At least I know exactly where the pain is coming from now!

Anyway, once he sent me on my way I stopped into the chemist this afternoon for some heat patches, one of which I put on when I got in.  They’re meant to last for about 10 hours so I’ll take it off when I go to bed.  My instructions going forward are to visit the pool tomorrow and Wednesday to do some basic dynamic stretches (swinging legs, squatting and the like) which I’m sure will be great fun to do in a busy pool.  I’ll need to time it so that there’s not any school classes in, really can’t be bothered with that situation arising!  After that I’ve to head back over to his on Thursday for another session to see how it’s getting on – well, I hope!

On another note, my marathon programme and runner number came in today which I was pleased at.  The programme’s packed with information regarding everything: how to register when you get down there, how to travel to the start (it’s free for runners), where you can go if you’re spectating, what to do when you finish and a lot more!  Good luck trying to get through the day without knowing any of this!  It also has information on the Pasta Party the day before at the Expo as well as the vast amount of stalls that will be there selling running gear and merchandise.  Can’t wait!