11-08-2015, 10:17 AM
I like the idea to improve aerobic conditioning. I am confident that all I put in I will take out in the end with good results. I am patient!
The calf is still a bit stiff after the race. Fortunately I did not strain it. I know the difference of a stiff calf and a strained calf! I just walked and cycled the first 3 days after the race. Yesterday I did an easy run for 30 minutes on a treadmill and that was ok, did not feel any stiffness/pain while running slowly. I plan to do some easy runs on a treadmill the next days and gradually increase time and distance. I will also do some fast cycling to work and back home to maintain fitness, total 40 minutes. I think I will not do any fast running sessions up to the race on August 22, to not risk straining the calf. My experience is that it takes at least 10 days for the calf to recover.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Best regards,
Arnie
The calf is still a bit stiff after the race. Fortunately I did not strain it. I know the difference of a stiff calf and a strained calf! I just walked and cycled the first 3 days after the race. Yesterday I did an easy run for 30 minutes on a treadmill and that was ok, did not feel any stiffness/pain while running slowly. I plan to do some easy runs on a treadmill the next days and gradually increase time and distance. I will also do some fast cycling to work and back home to maintain fitness, total 40 minutes. I think I will not do any fast running sessions up to the race on August 22, to not risk straining the calf. My experience is that it takes at least 10 days for the calf to recover.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Best regards,
Arnie