Saturday 19 July 2014

Another set back

Can't believe it. 3 days ago I woke up with a sore neck. The type you get when you have slept in the wrong position. I headed out for a run and completed my first 10km road run in 3 months. My neck didn't hurt but with hindsight it might not have been the smartes move as the pressure may have aggravated it.  My hamstring felt tight but the side of my calf felt worse. Especially on the uphills. Downhills were fine and by the end of a slow, 55 mins, 10 km I felt great.  It's good to be back, I thought.
I headed into work but as the day went on I was getting twinges, muscle spasms, in my neck and my movement became restricted - bit of a nervous car journey back home. I then had a horrendous nights sleep. I tried sleeping on my back to keep my head steady but the slightest movement was agony, instantly waking me up.  I knew I needed help and at 4am would have text my chiropractor Gill Dingwall (chiro+ in Kirkintilloch and the best in the business with her husband Ian) if I could have reached my phone beside my bed. I thought she might be able to see me 1st thing.  I met her at lunchtime and without laying a hand on my she could diagnose my problem.  In lay mans terms an acute cricked neck and I was walking like Frankenstien!
So no training for a week and I am having to sit supporting my neck on the couch watching the golf and cycling! Bored ridged and so frustrated as I need to get back in the pool to be ready for my 10 km swim in September.  I am now behind with my training so will see what shape I can get into in the next 6 weeks. Being realistic the swim event is in doubt but I am determined to get there and complete it.  It's my "A race" for the season.
MRI scan on Tuesday on the hamstring and probably see the consultant within a week.  My training is obviously set back but I have to let my injuries recover and then be sensible when I start back. It's frustrating but like yesterday's run, I am so looking forward to getting back out while it's still summer. I've missed 3 months of the best weather this year which is the same as last year as I was recovering from MdS.  Hopefully taking the enforced rest will help me when I eventually get back to full fitness.