August: In Which I Hurt Myself. Again.

How is it almost the middle of September already? The beginning of the school year is always busy getting The Girl all set and ready. Sophomore year. I am not sure how that happened. Time is flying by so fast! So forgive the tardiness of this August recap.

So I mentioned that we joined a gym in July. I didn't get to go as regularly as I'd planned throughout because of Ragnar, recovery, etc. So I hit it full steam in August. I really like the Elliptical - it's a great way to add more mileage in without too much strain on the hamstring. Or so I thought.....

And, as per usual, I overdid it a bit. I'd been averaging between 30-35 miles from about April on. Then came August and I did about 25 miles running and an additional 23 miles on the Elliptical. Adding on an extra 10-15 miles on in one month, even if it was lower impact, really did a number on my left calf.

My upper hamstring tendonitis is on my left leg and for the past week and a half, I've had some serious pain in my left calf. Not the muscle exactly, but right under it. Google tells me that is could be achilles tendinitis. I do NOT need more tendon issues. Seriously. I am over it. I've been resting and haven't run since the 9/4, icing and wearing my compression sleeve when it's really tight. But it makes me really sad. I miss running. I miss long runs. I miss thoroughly exhausting myself and getting all the angst out on the pavement.

I'll be taking it easy until the pain is gone....if I'm not feeling better in another couple weeks, I'll make a Dr.'s apt or go back and see my PT. Until then I'll be taking it easy and hoping it goes away.