In an effort to finally beat the ache, I am now going all out attack on my poor shins.
As well as the usual ice packs and ibuprofen, I’ve picked up my stretching regime (that is, I’m actually stretching properly – what is it about runners not stretching?) and am going to add a 10 minute yoga routine from Runner’s World when I first get up.
I tried it today and was shocked at just how much my hamstrings have contracted… on some of the moves, I couldn’t even straighten my legs.
I’ve also dug out the bottle of glucosamine sulphate tablets I bought ages ago but haven’t really been taking. It’s supposed to help pull water into soft tissue to keep everything lubricated properly.
I’ve also started looking for a sports doc in south London just in case I feel the need to bring out the real big guns with some cortisone injections…. but that would be the very last resort.
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2 comments
David says:
March 12, 2010 at 08:11 (UTC 1)
James – through a combination of binge drinking, man-flu and trips to Romania I haven’t run for an entire week – can you imagine that!!
I have just received my Garmin replacement watch though which as you know I am very happy about – off to see Pauls house project and he has asked me to bring my trainers – how things have changed – see you next week
D
Ben Maher says:
March 12, 2010 at 15:07 (UTC 1)
Hey Mate, my friend Jonathan who is a pro triathlete posted this today which i thought would make interesting reading for you.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/jonathan-hotchkiss/the-hurt-locker/359415714037
Glad you have started with the stretching and the tablets.
Ben