In an effort to finally beat the ache, I am now going all out attack on my poor shins.
As well as the usual ice packs and ibuprofen, I’ve picked up my stretching regime (that is, I’m actually stretching properly – what is it about runners not stretching?) and am going to add a 10 minute yoga routine from Runner’s World when I first get up.
I tried it today and was shocked at just how much my hamstrings have contracted… on some of the moves, I couldn’t even straighten my legs.
I’ve also dug out the bottle of glucosamine sulphate tablets I bought ages ago but haven’t really been taking. It’s supposed to help pull water into soft tissue to keep everything lubricated properly.
I’ve also started looking for a sports doc in south London just in case I feel the need to bring out the real big guns with some cortisone injections…. but that would be the very last resort.
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Miles today: 3.02
Target: 519
Miles to date: 669.12
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