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Sunday, 3 July 2011

Cycing and jogging, on the long road to recovery!

Today was the first time I've run in a while where I was able to finish without pain in my calf muscle, it was a very slow run but hopefully a step in the right direction.
Wed and Fri I ran on the road, but found the hard surface aggravated the injury.
After talking to mate Paul (who has had a similar injury in the past] I have decided to stick to off road running for a bit.
Running today with Sarah and Jon on the sandhill 6 went really well, the sand and grass reducing the impact to the calf.
On Saturday I went for a 22 mile steady bike ride to Clieves hill on a beautiful summers day.

To try and keep some fitness going I did out of the saddle hill sprints on Monday and Thursday and did a steady ride on Tuesday.
Along with this I have done core training and weight every day along with regular massage on the calf.
Next week I plan to introduce some easy striding on a grass Rugby pitch and carry on alternating between easy running and hard cycle sessions.
After 4 calf muscles pulls in two weeks I need to be very patient and cautious!

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2 comments:

  1. by74 July 2011 at 01:59

    Rick,

    a totally unrelated request...
    how can I find some race near Southampton for the Saturday 3rd September ??
    I will be in that area until friday and I might consider to add 1 day if there is a nice race there (never raced in UK...)

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  2. RICK'S RUNNING4 July 2011 at 10:32

    Hi Roberto, Road cycling is organized by The British Cycle Federation.
    Check out the link to the website, they have lists of all upcoming events.
    http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/
    I found a cycle club in the southampton area which should be able to help you;

    Southampton Road Club
    34 Victoria Road

    SOUTHAMPTON

    SO19 9DX
    southamptonroadclub@yahoo.co.uk

    Activities
    Cyclo-Cross
    Road & Track
    Contact

    Ms Linda Cullum

    34 Victoria Road

    Southampton



    Go-Ride Contact

    Mr Dave Harding

    34 Victoria Road

    Woolston

    Southampton

    Hampshire

    Phone (Day):02380443839

    southamptonroadclub@yahoo.co.uk

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