The issue of recovery is never usually mentioned in the press, but is always a vital factor in your development and always underrated.
I for instance, have been running with a sore toe for the last few weeks. This is now fine but those few weeks of running with a weaker toe on my right foot has caused extra strain on left leg, and mainly my calf. This has now made my running uncomfortable again, although i am getting through it.
This is very common for most people when they develop a problem with a knee, calf, hamstring, hip or just about anything. Everything must balance itself out in the end and this is all part of the process. You must give time for your body to recover or the injury will most likely to hang around for a long time to come!
The way i have been getting over it is eating very well, as much fresh and natural food as possible, enough sleep (thats not always possible of course with two small children!), plenty of water and smart training which means not putting too much strain on the affected area, in this case my calf. The most important thing to do straight away of course is ice my calf, this should always be done for around 20 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes. This can be done once or even twice a day if you have time, it will stop further damage and make a huge difference trust me!!! This can be done easily with a bag of frozen peas.
I have followed all of this to the letter when i got in last night at 745pm, and after getting up at 420pm today i have been able to cycle hard today, and run a little. This is not to make myself sound like some kind of hero but more like to illustrate to you that you CAN recover quickly from injuries, AS LONG as you follow these simple rules, they have worked for years for me and i highly encourage you to do the same!!!
NEVER run through injuries though if you are having ANY pain at all, the perfect advice is to make sure you recover 100% before putting through the affected area through any sustained effort in your workouts again. Simple but the smart way to do it!!!
its the bloody guilt i can stand.If i have any set back i hate the fact i’m not out doing something.This is why i went up the track earlier but took my time.I was longer but did it,but the dam thing is still playing up……….
Dont fight your injuries Cyril, no point, wont get you anywhere. I am talking from experience, Keri IS bang on, rest and ice, it does work, I myself have probs with my left knee, old injury and sometimes it plays me up. I did an indoor workout on Sunday that included squat, squat thrusts and the stepper and I did leg extension and leg curl in the Gym on Monday, now I dont know which workout did it but my knee was so painful I honestly could not sleep with the pain, kept up with the ice and we worked around it in the Gym, still got my workouts done, there is always something you can do in the Gym, you dont have to cycle to burn calories. And the good thing about being back in the Gym is that Keri is there to help me work through it, else I would prob just not train. Deb’s how is it going, 5 weeks for me and I still am in pain most of the time, keep at it girl. Hope you all have a great weekend, I am going to the caravan, last time I jogged for 40 mins on this country lane filled with cow pats, hope to do the same this time, hoping there wont be so many cow pats tho. Enjoy yourselves. Jean x
be careful with your back cyril, and the offer from me to help you out with it is still there, one session and you will be on right path
excellent comments jean, well done on your own dedication and encouragement of others in their pursuit to be the best they can be!
Doing well thanks Jean. Taking care of my knee too and yes there is always something that can be done. Cyril, don’t be shy to have a session with Keri. I am not a “gym lover” as I am very concious of my weight and feel a bit inadequate in a “posey gym”, but with Keri I am at ease because there is no-one prancing around in lycra.
I believe that you would benefit greatly from a meet with Keri. It is such a down to earth gym and he would be able to help you take care of your back. Sorry if I am nagging you Cyril I just want you to get the most out of your hard work. I really am impressed that you are getting out there and doing it, maybe with a little one on one support you will get a lot more out of your solitary training. Just a thought.
Deb xx