I went the entire training season without the flu, even the sniffles, or any meaningful complaints from the muscles and tendons in my limbs and hips...until this week. Sunday my right upper quad was sore. Monday I gave it another day's rest. Tuesday I decided not to try the track workout. So this morning I was surprised that the tightness not only was still there but more pronounced during my morning run. In fact, twice my leg buckled-- and at the farthest points from my house.
So now I'm on the RICE path and hoping this is not a serious setback. If there's a silver lining, it's that the training is over and I was planning to spend all day Friday and Saturday driving to and from Sonoma with The College Kid and all her dormware. Another forced rest.
This is what happens when you brag about being injury-free and back it up by knocking on faux wood. Next time, it's real oak only.
P.S. Dennis over at Speedwork makes some valid points about the new partnership between Nike and iTunes that's worth a look...as is the rest of his new blog.
8 comments:
Ok, I'm crossing all my fingers and toes for you, too.
My fingers are crossed too . . . doesn't it always happen that way. I can't wait to meet you soon.
Wow, I hope your enforced rest helps. And have fun with the dorm move, too!
I think 95% of my injuries, real and imagined, have shown up in the 2 weeks leading up to a big race. It's uncanny. Good luck with the rest and taper.
And thanks for the plug for my blog!
Take care of yourself. Like you said, all the work is done. We want you healthy and happy on race day.
I agree with Dennis about the injuries, real or perceived, 2 weeks before a race.
Sorry about your quad. Get better soon, Anne.
For what it's worth, I've run some of my best races after being sick or injured during the taper period - just think of it as forced rest.
uh-oh. hope the groin feels better soon
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