One week before my 1st HM, but it's been complicated...

[Lizcanrun]

A week ago I went to the physio because I had painful calves following a soleus injury, which I thought was better. She said they were just stiff & gave me stretches and the all clear for the HM, so I went away happy.

On Monday, at school, in a room full of 60 year 11s I tripped over a bin 😭 In my efforts to stay upright (subtly!), I bent my big toe right under & it really hurt. Luckily there was another teacher delivering the session, so I was able to go for an ice pack. Didn't run for 3 days. When I did my calf was painful, but a different kind of pain.

So yesterday, with a week to go before the run, I went back to the physio. Turns out, when I tripped over the bin I achieved a 'lateral shift' in my back, which means I had made it go wonky, so when I was running there was too much pressure on my right calf, hence it hurt.

She's straightened me out and says I'm good to go 😊

Now I'm just trying to work out how to fit in runs before Sunday. I don't usually run consecutive days and am cautious about starting now. I would quite like to get a long run in before Weds, but wonder if I need to do a short run first?

Feeling the pressure!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

With less than a week to go, a long run would be counterproductive. There isn’t enough time to recover from such a run. I suggest a couple of short easy runs and, maybe, a short, moderate, speed run early in the week. At this stage, you need to trust the training that you’ve done leading up to here.

Also, be careful with those bins!

Bon courage for your HM.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Looking at your posts, I see that you ran a 10 miler a couple of weeks ago. That distance three weeks before your HM is exactly what's required. So, you're well prepared. This is the time for tapering so that you're fully refreshed at the start of your HM.

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks for the encouragement. Thinking I might do a short one today and if all feels well go longer tomorrow...

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Lizcanrun]

Don’t forget to go easy! Since you’re not used to running on consecutive days, the week before an HM isn’t a good time to try it!

I too have an HM this weekend so I don’t intend to do anything longer than 5k.

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Good luck with your run too!

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Thanks! 🤣🤣🤣Maybe I should run to Spec Savers!!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Lizcanrun]

So long as it's not too far away!

Alternatively, how about safety lights and a warning klaxon on every bin?

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

It was so stressful trying not to crash to the ground in front of all those 16 year old boys!!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Lizcanrun]

Ah! I misread your post as it being a room full of primary school kids. Them being 16 definitely raises the stakes!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Ouch bet that hurt!

I agree with everything SkiMonday says. You’ve done the training so really this week you should be lazing on a sofa being fed frozen grapes 🍇😂

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I like the sound of that!

[Frenc Half Marathon]

Sorry to hear about your bin exploit, you did well to turn it around in front of all those 16 year olds! In my very limited experience, I would say to take it nice and easy this week, avoid bins, and you should be fine. 😊

[Lizcanrun Half Marathon in reply to Frenc]

Thanks. Will try 🤣

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Good luck with your run ... I think you've done enough getting to 10 miles, so take it EASY this week and good luck for the half!