1.12 @ 7:59 pace Tonight was a test to see how my near future would proceed. It was a 1 miler and based upon the results.. the treatment plan would follow. Great news because the calf loosened up nicely and I ran pretty much pain free. So this weeks mileage will follow with one more short run (prob a 2 miler) on tomorrow and then 2 additional days off until a half the mileage TOF run on Saturday (8.5 miler). Im icing both the calf and the ankle (surprisingly the ankle has been HUGE!! Who knew that a calf injury could actually cause fluid in the ankle to build and swell. Thats a new one to me. The orthotic in the shoe felt a little odd.. it basically elevates the inner right side of my right foot and basically helps the foot to not roll in as much as normal hopefully stopping some of the pressure my calves have been feeling. I truly believe that if my injury were major there would be no way in the world I would be able to run pain free and normal with only 2 days of rest after the cramping session. I start to look back at my 2010 Richmond Marathon where both calfs cramped severely and ending my race early. The training that led into that race was very much alike what ive been doing for the last 7 weeks. Hmmm.. could I just be working myself too hard and possibly having the calf be the first thing in the armor that fails? If so.. I think thats much better than the alternative of having a skeletal problem. I also started looking back at the 2010 and 2011 All Black schedules where the coaches would have 2 mileage groups (a high mileage group for the veterans and a lower mileage group for the new comers). With Greg's absence.. The 2012 All Black team no longer has duel groups. Well the lower mileage group seems to be more of a logical plan for the mere mortals. Im thinking about possibly mixing the 2 plans into a custom one of my own. Do we really need 57 mile weeks 15 weeks away from race day?? How high could the 2012 team possibly climb mileage wise?? I still believe in the All Black motto that "Excellence is built on the edge of destruction". But knowing when the cliff is coming is very very key and Im going to start to better zone in on when that is about to occur. Maybe I actually have a muscle that acts like an alarm clocks as to when im about to go over the edge?? Anyways.. im pleased with my ability to be able to run just 1 mile tonight. I am confident that ive done everything in my power to move towards the right direction. I was almost giddy out there on the track. I always say it every time I get hurt.. "you take for granted your abilities until you are no longer able to do them". Run strong Crash
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