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

My training was going well for the Southend 10km in October and the Great Eastern Run the week after,( both of which I had to cancel ) I thought I would go down to Spain for some R& R and some sunshine. Well 2 out of three wasn't bad. The sunshine eluded me for most of the time. ( unusual weather for the time of year) was the theme of converstaion. After a nights storms it was fine in the morning so at 6 am I was up and ready for my 5 mile run around the town and along the seafront. ( I had done this for the past week one day training one day resting ).

There was a puddle in front of me so what do you do . Run through it or stride over it. You guessed.. I took a longer stride to miss it and ...... crack.. my calf muscle just went and I was hopping along the road to the locals enjoyment. I managed to walk to the sea and imersed my calf in the cold water. I returned to my apartment and after calming down began the R.I.C.E. treatment. Well after spending the next few days hopping around I came home and went to see my friend who is a qualified Physio. I have had 5 sessions with him and now have managed to start training again.

I have managed a couple of sessions on the treadmill at my local gym and so far ( fingers crossed etc) everything is OK.

I am off to a 70th birthday party this weekend and I am looking forward to returning to the roads on Monday morning for a slow jog and see if all remains OK