Monthly Archives: July 2011

First Run After Injury Sustained 12th July 2011

Posted on July 30, 2011 11:11 am by Steve
2011-07-30-Training Load

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This is day 18 since I last ran, that was a medium distance run of 20 km’s, while today it’s a little 5.1 km run. I experienced slight discomfort in my left leg to start with although I was able … Continue reading →

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Latest Injury Conclusions, day 16

Posted on July 27, 2011 1:35 pm by Steve

So far: 15 days of walking each day with some gym work, no running.  A visit to the chiropractor. A visit to a massage therepist. Use of a knee support while walking early on. Ice on joints. Ice gels. Ibuprofen … Continue reading →

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Post Massage Therapist

Posted on July 25, 2011 5:11 pm by Steve

Today I tried visiting a massage therapist to see how they could help with my injury. I decided to go to Maree, the person I walked with on Saturday, to see what she could do. A short chat and 1/2 … Continue reading →

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This Weeks Injury Update

Posted on July 24, 2011 10:38 am by Steve

The human body is an amazingly complex piece of machinery. It never fails to amaze me how it is able to repair itself if given the opportunity.  My body keeps me guessing all the time. Just when I think I … Continue reading →

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11 Days without running – walking with an angel ;-)

Posted on July 23, 2011 11:08 am by Steve

The pain in my left calf continues to make it impossible to run at this time. As the Adelaide Marathon grows closer it is looking more and more unlikely that I will be running it. I am continuing to walk … Continue reading →

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So what has running done for me?

Posted on July 19, 2011 9:43 am by Steve

It may seem strange to learn that I am a very private person. I do not keep lots of friends and am not very social. I like occasional small get together with some of my friends but not all of … Continue reading →

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Walk 6.4 km(4 mi) still injured

Posted on July 18, 2011 9:46 am by Steve

Endeavouring to keep some muscle tone and to aid in recovery I am continuing to walk. The greater pain still exists when walking on a decline. After 5 days I do not feel I am getting any better. My left … Continue reading →

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How Do I Feel Not Running

Posted on July 17, 2011 11:17 am by Steve

Great! Some people, especially those that like running, go crazy when not able to run due to injury, I am not one of those people. So, how do I feel? To be truthful, a little disappointed that I will not … Continue reading →

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