Gutted

[paul1960]

Realy gutted that my leg is still sore.do you think that me running 3 days aweek is enough to get me ready for the marathon in April am not sure am doing enough I just dont know looks like I wont be running this week rest all week and see how it is for weekend what do you think

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Yes I think running 3 days a week is fine, just as long as you plan just to finish - as I know you are doing!

Take the rest if your leg is too sore to run - be patient. It is much better to take a couple of weeks off running and still be able to do your marathon, then end up benched with an injury. Do some cross training that doesn't cause pain - swimming, cycling possibly. Take gentle walks to keep your legs moving.

You'll be ok! But if you can't do the marathon in April, there will always be other marathons xxx

[Decker Ultramarathon]

I’m sorry to hear the pain is still there Paul. I think 3 days/ week should be fine too if your goal is to finish. Have you tried massage rolling at all? My calf muscle painfully seized up a few times behind the knee in training and rolling the whole leg seemed to help to un knot it, along with an extra rest day or two.

[misswobble Marathon]

I’d say so 🙂👍

Take care 🙂

[misswobble Marathon]

Training going ok so far. Been lucky with the weather lately 😃

[paul1960 Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Planned 18 for Saturday gone but only managed 3mile pain at back of the knee think its hamstring so been resting it and painkillers and ice pack seems a little better this morning might try wensday or Thursday hope to get a big run in ag weekend we will see how it goes I will be on my knee all day today I have to put a floor down so that wont help but we will see fingers crossed

[paul1960 Marathon in reply to paul1960]

Ho and weather is fine here at the moment

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to paul1960]

My hamstring was 12 days...give it time...

[johnm12 Half Marathon]

Might be worth investment in a physio appointment. Sadly I picked up a calf injury last week. Physio was great, told her I was planning HM in March. She said " no guarantees but I'll do my best". Take care now!