I was tempted to try for an official STW scored rant but I'm lacking the motivation, or the 'rage', for that.
After applying for five years to get a place in the London marathon, yes I appreciate other runs of 26.2 miles are available, I finaly got a place for 2012, yay! I started introducing short runs into my training and life was good.
Until, the point where I introduced some threshold runs, albeit only 10 minutes at a time, I felt a ache/tightness on the inside of my calf which when I next ran had managed to turn into a sharp pain. Not to worry I have plenty of time, so for the next five weeks I kept up lots of aerobic activity, cycling and cross training, but stayed off running completely.
Christmas comes, fantastic break, can't feel any issues with my leg during short jogs at 9Km/h, training plan ready, all is right with the world.
Week one: after three short (20mins max) easy (max 10Km/h) runs, the leg is as bad as November. Deferral here I come. Not looking for sympathy, as these things happen, just letting it all go.
Matt

