I have Shin Splints, which is a broad term for lower leg tendonitis (where the muscle comes away from the bone) and I am currently incapacitated. I cannot walk, let alone run. I did a 13.5k run on Monday, then a 5k on Weds and that's when it hit. I went to A&E on Thurs, as I was worried about a sprain or tear. The doctor diagnosed Shin Splints, and to rest, with no exersise, until I am completely pain free, which will be 4-6 weeks. Then when I am pain free, to work up my exersise gradually, about 10% per week.
Goodbye Half Marathon on Oct 9th. I have been so down and sad because of this, but also as I was just starting to see minor changes in my calfs and thighs, due to the running sculpting my muscles. I've been resting, limping and self pitying for the last couple of days.
Last night, I was agitated and fidgety, and couldn't settle as I was worrying about my leg and how long it will take to heal. Therefore I didn't get a good sleep. This morning, I woke up with a stye in my left eye and a swollen sore throat. I can only think my current state of mind has not helped with my immunity and I need to buck my ideas up, pick myself up off the floor and get on with it.
So, after a healthy juice of carrot, ginger, lemon and celery, I had a couple of pancakes with lemon and agave, finished off with a cup of Teapigs "popcorn tea" (Green tea with toasted rice in it).
Today I will start to strengthen my muscles by gentle "proper" walking around the house (trying not to limp) and slow ankle rotations and stretches. I have broken the habit of a lifetime, and not replaced the batteries in my scales, so I don't know how much I weigh, or how much I will put on through no exersise, but I don't care!!!
Today, I will turn a new leaf. No self pity or worrying about things I cannot control. Gentle, non-damaging stretching for my leg and looking forward to when I am out training again, rather than being down about being sofa-bound.
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