Wet wet wet

[Copleyrunner]

Decided to wait till Thursday for w8 r2 as I’ve a bit of a sore calf, to say I got wet is an understatement, the heavens opened , the wind howled, the earphones packed up and the sore calf got worse.

If you saw a fat middle aged chap running round Melton Mowbray looking wet and miserable that was me, feel no sympathy because I loved it.

Hot bath, G &T and a bite to eat and I was good as new. ( except the calf muscle which hurts like buggery.)

[pinkaardvark Graduate]

Well done for powering through. Not had to deal with a soaking yet, not looking forward to it either but I will think of your perseverance when it happens to me

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Well done 😊

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Well done for determination in the face of the elements!

Sounds like you might need to let your calf heal up before you run again.

I have a sprained calf at the moment, so I am resting it, doing gentle stretching exercises, elevating the leg, applying heat.

I will start running cautiously when it feels better - not before.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

... and if it twinges at all... rest more... with the exercises too!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Roll and stretch that calf muscle... and do not ignore.... well done you!

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Hi Oldfloss, just checking rolling technique - roll when my ankle is relaxed and toes "floppily pointed" so my calf muscles are relaxed??? I can see that would increase blood supply & massage the tissues. 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

If you look online there are quite a few helpful videos...depending which type of roller you have?

youtube.com/watch?v=p9dKncO...(Not working as expected?)

youtube.com/watch?v=PfayBL0...(Not working as expected?)

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Currently an old rolling pin (!!😂) which rolls without the handles having to - means I can roll it smoothly the whole length of the calf.- It is smooth wood and I have been keeping it on the radiator so it will be warm. You might be pleased to hear that I don't use it for pastry anymore! Calf pie takes on a whole new meaning! Those 2 clips are great thanks. 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Love it:

I used an apple to roll on the knotted muscle, the first time I had an issue, as I was away at the coast... My husband did eat it afterwards!!

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Brilliant- must tell my hubby this one!!

[Copleyrunner]

Don’t worry about the calf muscle, self massage is the way then gentle stretching.

Thanks all for the encouragement though it’s very welcome. I run alone mostly as I work away a lot so all motivation is helpful.

Just bought a ridiculously expensive pair of running shoes so I guess that’s me committed .

[astrozombie Graduate]

Christmas Day in a light rain I was out there running very slowly completing week 8 run 2 then getting nagged at for delaying present opening. Christmas, I wouldn't have it any other way