Coming back from calf injury.. I still have plenty of time if I am sensible... by Gatton225

Well I did it. How I managed it I am not too sure. I came home from work at 6am feeling very tired. I managed to have some breakfast ( porridge and honey) before falling asleep on the sofe whilst my dear wife got herself ready for work. I had intentions of going to the gym today to have a run but I kept telling myself " don't worry tommorow will be OK " However tommorow never comes so I donned my kit and went to the gym.Still telling myself I didn't have to do this. Once I was changed and into the gym it all seemed right. I managed 5 miles on the treddie and didn't feel too bad. I found my calf still a bit tight though so didn't go too fast. Did some streaches after and now find that the calf is feeling OK..... Right !!!  now to bed for a few hours... have a good day. It looks like a good one here in Essex.

Tuesday morning and everything feels OK. Have finished my first night shift of the week. I work in a very busy transport office and stand for most of my 8 hr shift.

I would love to go out and run again. However I must calm down and take it easy or else things will go pear shaped and I will have to be sidelined again. I have plenty of time to be fit and ready to go for the VLM so I will rest today. I have a few chores to do then to bed .

I have been very lucky to finish 49 marathons in my life so next years will be my last. I know many say Yeah I bet but at 64 I think I will concentrate on shorter events. Having said that I would be only too happy to join Keith in Durban next May....mmmmmmmmm  wonder what OH would say to that... answers on a post card please....

That went well. I have just come back from joging/walking 3.67 miles and so far everything seems to be OK. I didn't time it as all I wanted to do was to get round without any mishaps. I know the distance as I use the route for speed runs when I am fitter and have measured it via "Map my Run" web site.

I felt very nervouse before I started and had to keep talikng to myself not to find an excuse not to go out. It was very cold (well seemed it after the warm weather we have had) so I put on my winter leggings and a warm coat. Didn't need the coat after a few minutes but the leggings helped to keep my calf muscle warm. So all I have to do now is to hope all will be well for Wednesday and I will try again . This time I will try to run further before I think of taking a walk break. Tuesday will be a gym day. That is if I am feeling OK after my night shift.

I have changed my profile name as this one, "Gatton" is the one I use on Runners World Virgin London marathon thread.. look forward to meeting any of you over there as well....