Thursday last week
Out enjoying an 18k run around and near the Bay and about 2/3rds the way through felt that ominous twinge in the right hammy and knew straight away it was a slight strain. So I backed off and got home. I suspect it was caused by felling bullet proof and doing too much too soon after the marathon.
A week later: Wednesday
I did not run until today. I need to fix not manage it so that it goes away and does not linger as a long term issue. Easy 10k with not a hint of an issue. Lets hope it is fully recovered and it was just not a case of a run that was too short and too slow to really test it.
Saturday and the marathon
I will run a marathon at Caboolture (north of Brisbane) on Saturday. I have not run it before and it unusual as it is part of a 6 & 12 hour events. It is run on a 500m grass track and starts at 6.00pm Saturday evening. Because of the other events starting at the same time and it being on a track it was never going to be fast. Add the hammy strain and it will definitely not be quick.
I understand the atmosphere is great with the RD playing his choice of music that I am told is definitely not main stream. That aspect should be interesting. A finish with no aggravation of the hammy will be fine. Will pace myself for a 4.45 finish.
Medical issue
I have had a long standing medical issue that is more of a bother rather than anything else but with the potential at anytime to become quite serious. I decided for various reasons I needed to do something rather than have an event that could not be easily fixed.
So saw the specialist last week. Only option that I knew was the case is an operation. The real issue for me was when because there is a 4/6 week recovery of no running - or at least that is what he says. So a few days after the Canberra marathon I will have it and hopefully will be back able to walk/walk/walk/run the (you get the idea - I just want to be there) SMC marathon on 2 June.
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