While the Sports Physio was ok at relieving the shin pain, it was only temporary – every time I ran, the shin splints returned. It was time to go techy, so I decided to get an appointment at Surrey Foot & Ankle clinic where they specialise in, well, feet and ankles. So there I lay...
Out Of Nothing
posted by schofs
It’s been 5 weeks since I last properly ran a parkrun. Since then I’ve been brutally assaulted on the physio table twice a week, and the closest I’ve come running is throwing in a few cheeky jogs at parkrun while I’m not allowed to properly run. Yesterday I turned up...
A New Hope
posted by schofs
When your physio tells you you’ve got chronic MTSS and you can’t do the marathon, what’s the natural response? Two marathons. While there’s a small chance I may be able to run the 2013 London Marathon, I know realistically I won’t be ready to run it properly....
I dont like bondage
posted by schofs
So today was the day that I went to see the Sports Injury Clinic about my Shin Splints. It wasn’t good news. On the insides of your legs you should be able to run your finger down your leg between your tibia (at the front) and the muscle and feel the ridge separating them. Unfortunately...
Is this the end?
posted by schofs
It’s been a week since I last ran. My shins hurt if I do much more than a walk. I should have done a 10 mile run last weekend and a 12 mile run this coming weekend, but that’s not going to happen. There are 67 days until the London Marathon. The plan is all but ripped up. I had a quick look...