First run after injury

Runs when you realise you can run again are wonderful. You go through the pain and uncertainty of wondering where your next run is coming from. And that first pain free run is so liberating.

Did 8km in 42:20 this morning around the smoke hazed grassy fields. It was hot, another taste of summer come early.

A sprint!

That’s a bit naughty, thought my hammy.

But it held together.

I ran about three laps around the Sawtell Toormina Little Athletics track as a test and the hammy felt allright. Matt from the MNC cross country joined me for a lap or so.

I then went over to the registration table to enquire about the Coffs Harbour Athletic Club. They gave me a program and some information on registration.

They have a three week program with 800, 1500 and 3000. I might give the 3000 a go. It would be good speed work.

I’m tempted to have a crack at an 800 or 1500, but I am scared of injuring myself.

I also wonder if the Woolgoolga Bunch of fives is on this year?

Uncertain

I try for a running comeback tomorrow morning.

I’ve been thinking that it is not a matter of if I get injured, it is a matter of when. Then the trick is to manage the injury. I just hope that the injury doesn’t turn into a biggie that stops me running long term.

So far this year I have had:

achilles tendonitis

shin splints

ball of foot pain

calf pain

hamstring strain

The top 4 injuries have not stopped me running. I’m hoping the hamstring is the same.

I am at a cross roads. I can’t run with the knee tape it seems, and I hope can continue to run without it.

This is my next big step into the unknown in terms of my knee.