I had the last physio session on my calf yesterday and while there is still some tenderness following manipulation i'm good to go, provided I ramp back up (distance and pace) gradually. I have eased back over the last week starting with a short 2 mile j0g and increasing to a 5.5 mile run @ 07:45 pace on monday morning. As my next race (9.5k leg of the Lough Ine Challenge) is still 3 weeks away I have a bit of time to increase my running fitness.
A 2.5 mile test run on the treadmill yesterday shows how much my fitness has fallen away over the last few months (heart rates for various paces).
A few more of these tests over the coming weeks should show some gains.
With tri season started I have managed to get out on the bike a bit more and while I certainly haven't replaced my running time with cycling I have noticed some improvements over the last few weeks. My swim times in the pool seem to be improving also with my last 2 standard training sessions coming in under 29 minutes for 1500m for the first time this year - probably more to do with being more rested from lack of running than anything else.
17 miles under the belt so far this week. So far so good.
Glad to hear that things are looking up for you. Once again, I'm going to be living vicariously through your trialthon races (no such luck for me this year, it was either a tri or a marathon). Looking forward to reading about your adventures!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, I was thinking that you might be interested in publish them on runireland.com
ReplyDeleteemail me if you want, really like your blog.
Seb Locteau
Glad to have you back, mate. You've been out of it for too long already.
ReplyDeleteHang in there w/ the calf Grellan. Looks like you're getting much closer to having it behind you.
ReplyDeleteAt least the tri-training will be more pleasant over your summer months. Sub-30 for 1500 is quite good - should put you in the mix on the bike leg.
ReplyDeleteThat chart shows how temporary fitness can be!
Welcome back............martin's magic thumbs have worked their magic (I hope)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will be back up to speed in no time at all. Those calf injuries are major setbacks. Those swim times are very impressive!
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