Welcome To Fetcheveryone

Our awesome training log doesn't hide its best features behind a paywall. Search thousands of events, get advice, play games, measure routes, and more! Join our friendly community of runners, cyclists, and swimmers.

Click here to get started

Already a Fetchie? Sign in here

Shins

1 watcher

DeeGee Feb 2014 8:40am, 26 Feb 2014 15431 posts	0 DeeGee To be honest, part of it is a panic that I've identified Kent Roadrunner as my 50th marathon, made plans, and now need to tick the last few off. Any niggle's putting me on edge - it's like massive taper madness.
swittle Feb 2014 8:52am, 26 Feb 2014 28058 posts	0 swittle It strikes me, DeeGee, that, if the niggles you're feeling now appear in Kent, the risk is that they'll be magnified and could affect your race. Your commitment & drive go without saying but think in the medium-to-longer term of your other running objectives this year. Hope you're mended soon.
DeeGee Feb 2014 9:22am, 26 Feb 2014 15433 posts	0 DeeGee I understand what you're saying, Swittle. The next 12 weeks are purely about making it to the start line in Gravesend (and there is a backup plan if I should have to bin a "long run"). I have no plans in terms of performances other than completion. I'll walk if I have to. After that, if I need to, I can sit back, put my feet up, take a full month or more off with no concerns, recover properly, and then train "properly" for a stab at a PB in Berlin. I haven't "done" recovery in the past, and I know I'm at my limit, endurance-wise, but it's just this final push. That was always my plan for this year. There are risks, but this is the first time I've ever had more than a couple of days off due to injury and it's an odd feeling.

Got something to say?

To contribute to the discussion, you need to either sign in or register as a user.

About This Thread

Maintained by DeeGee

Before we start, I know the answer is going to contain the word "rest". I am doing, believe it or ...

Related Threads

rest gentle start sore shin running pain muscle long ice almost

The Doctor K Cup

This year sees the fourth edition of our annual challenge in memory of the Fetchies who have sadly passed away. It's named after Doctor K, who fought a nine month battle with pancreatic cancer. Find out how to join in