I had a bit of a โfaux pasโ two days ago doing a very energetic step class I happened to come across while on YouTube ๐บ. I loved the music and the energy, so I thought ๐๐ฝ๐คฉ Iโll join in (but without the step ๐ค). Yesterday, I found that I had a little intermittent twinge at the top of my thigh. (And yes...I have had a very serious word with myself for my obvious in the moment impulse of unsound judgement, a.k.a stupidity!๐ )
It doesnโt twinge all the time and itโs only in one tiny area, more a surprising annoyance every so often. I wasnโt sure if it was best to run or rest, so I had a short slow run today to test it.
The run was ok, but I was very slow and mindful of not pushing it. It was so lovely and breezy out there in my little park ๐ฒ ๐ณ this morning. Just me, the grass cutters and the birds today. I had the added bonus of the rich smell of the cut grass too. It did feel like a slice of heaven ๐. The slow pace was very enjoyable!!
Back home I got the foam roller out. Iโve tried to use it once before, but had banished it to the cupboard. The audacity to call it a โfoam rollerโ....๐คฃ It kind of hurts ๐ฎ. Not quite so enjoyable, but I understand itโs worth it. My son says I should use it more often. Mmm...whatโs his game?๐๐คฃ๐คฃ
Anyway, Iโm feeling happy! My leg is still attached and Iโm going to have a nice muscle soak in the bath now.
Happy running Runners! โค๏ธ
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Thank you Sybilw!! ๐ค I forgot it was bank holiday weekend!!๐คฉ I wonder if thereโs good weather in store? I havenโt got any plans, but Iโm excited about that too! The happy hormones are topped up!๐ โค๏ธ
Laid back and happy!! All good then. We can hope for good weather but if itโs cooler then itโs good for a run ๐๐๐ผโโ๏ธ so win, win. Keep safe and niggle free.
Oh I love the smell of freshly cut grass. A slower pace run can really be enjoyable as I have now found out especially on the hills. Have a great weekend ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ
Me too Buddy34!! ๐คฉ๐คฉ It just says fresh & new in its own way doesnโt it? I like that! ๐!! Thanks so much! Have a great weekend too! ๐คโค๏ธ
What a fantastic run, glad your niggle didn't progress to anything disruptive. Foam rollers are the worst form of torture but they do work when you calculate how long to use them for. Happy running ๐ค
Thanks so much!! ๐ค It was definitely a tester run. I wasnโt sure what to expect, but all turned out very well. I feel so so happy about that!! And with the use of the โfoam crusherโ, maybe it will be alright and raring time go in a couple of days.
Thanks so much ju-ju!! ๐ค Yes they could definitely lose the foam bit in the name! ๐ But, hey, itโs done and Iโll be thankful (as long as I donโt think about it๐)! Still smiling ๐โค๏ธ
Sounds like a perfectly sensible run this morning ๐In a past life I used to cut grass for a living.. it is an amazing smell.. if you can get passed the hayfever ๐คง
As for foam rollers... I've had the very sane conversation with my sister-in-law about the lack of foam!! But I keel getting told it's good... so grin and bear it seems to be the order of the day ๐ฌ
Thanks TailChaser!! ๐ค Ah it does feel better today. Less singe in the twinge! Itโs only occasional, so itโs hard to judge and just a bit annoying too. ๐โค๏ธ
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