feeling bit down

[marc_read]

I have an injury....my legs have been hurting now for 1 week. I've stopped running and have used ice and rest and exercises and a foam cylinder. Today I went a bit stir crazy and went out for a walk. It was a lovely walk and it was nice to be out in the fresh air and sunshine. It just didn't do it for me though. I tried a bit of gentle jogging and well still now at a point where i can really run. I have a 10K coming up and a couple of weeks after that I have the blaydon races ...really need a bit of advice ...is there anything else i can do and how long do these things take to fix?

[poppypug Graduate]

Whereabouts are they hurting Marc ? xxx

[marc_read Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Calves and shins I think it is muscle strain

[poppypug Graduate in reply to marc_read]

Oh heck I think rest is the best thing, I know its so frustrating isn't it ? Pah, all these injuries and niggles , they drive you mad at times don't they ?

Hope you feel better soon xxx

[marc_read Graduate in reply to poppypug]

nod i think so too..i was doing so well too!

[poppypug Graduate]

I know, its a right kick in the chops isn't it ? xxx

[marc_read Graduate in reply to poppypug]

went out for a little relaxing walk/ run this weekend...very gentle..felt good....doing a 10K next sunday...it is not competative so if I only walk most of it it is not a biggy and it is a very scenic route

[Maxiscot Graduate]

Compression sleeves?

[marc_read Graduate in reply to Maxiscot]

yep got those..like them..i think though my legs are on the turn...beginning to feel better!