First 5k on Sunday.. and i have an injury.

Hi All.

I am running my first 5k for Charity on Sunday, for the Anthony Nolan Trust. This has been planned for months, and was ready.. up until 3 weeks ago. I split my foot open, and also ripped my calf muscle both of which took time to heal, and the calf still feels tight.

Now, i find i struggle to run non stop for 20 minutes and today only managed a 10 min non stop run. I am hoping the atmosphere, and running for the first time with a friend on the day will motivate me through it, because i desperately want to run the whole thing without walking..

Feeling pretty annoyed at myself though. Gonna take the day off tomorrow, eat and drink well, get a good nights sleep, and then give it everything i got,

on Sunday.

[jomcc4 Graduate]

Good luck for Sunday. There is no shame in walking especially if you have an injury. Just take it easy and enjoy!

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Hi jomcc4, Thanks very much! Yeah, i will do my best, but try and enjoy it no matter what. I am a bit worried about my posture and a fear that i will have flying elbows and stuff, but will see how it goes!

[Gridlet Graduate]

Good luck Aspy! Sorry about your injury, you must be disappointed. Good on you for seeing it through. At least you will get a feel for what it's like to race. Think of your health in the long term I would say and take it easy. Have you tried compression socks?