All training has its ups and downs. What little training I have done so far this summer has all been down. Well I'd say that greater than 50% has been down. I started trying to do some easy runs about 2 months after my painful half marathon thinking that 8 weeks of rest with only 2 short and very EASY runs thrown in would be enough time to heal. I went for a few consecutive runs and was feeling up about things but unfortunately it didn't last. I had a few more runs, but nothing consistent as my calf was feeling sore. I concentrated on biking and tried one more run when my calf started to feel like it did with the previous injury that kept me sidelined for 2 months.
I immediately stopped running and just tried again after 2 weeks off. I've still been concentrating on riding to keep my fitness up. I'm starting to see some improvement in my riding number and the addition of my cadence sensor showed I'm riding right where I want to be.
I have a decision to make in the next couple of weeks. The Steamtown marathon is closing in very fast and I have zero training under my belt in preparation for it. I feel I've been able to maintain my endurance enough that if I keep pushing on my bike and slowly build up my mileage base that I should be ok. Hopefully my calf holds up. I am contemplating seeing a doctor regardless of the issue returning anymore. I still believe it is something with my stride and that I am staying on my left foot too long. Hopefully a new doctor can shed some light on the issue.
