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July 7, 2006
Good News First?
The good news is that I felt great for 2:08 all on singletrack trails yesterday. I'm going to guestimate 15 miles, but it could be anywhere between 10 and 20 miles. Kidding, this is an educated guess by map-measuring. The trails were outstanding. Picture yourself running in fields of waist-high grass and wildflowers, with the greenery tickling your thighs as you move forward. Imagine crossing tiny, cold creeks, and splashing your face with crystally-chilly snowmelt on a warm afternoon. Envision the big nursery herd of female elk and their week-old younguns' and their surprise when you top their grassy knoll. That was my long run yesterday.
The bad news is that I teaked my right calf muscle while climbing a set of switchbacks. I felt it go, but there was nothing I could do, miles out there in the wilderness, but to keep running on it as daintily as I could. I think I'll be okay in a few days. My right calf muscle looks different from my left calf muscle; there's a puffy mini-egg sticking out the outer side of my calf. That's pretty cool. I didn't even notice it until someone pointed out the disparity. I should post a picture, for those of you who share a preference for looking at morbid things.
Posted by Meghan at July 7, 2006 5:47 AM
Comments
I would actually be interested in a picture! I hope you heel up well and soon.
Posted by: Audrey at July 7, 2006 6:38 AM
picture or no picture, it sounds like a muscle contracture. Got to take care of it...
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at July 7, 2006 12:22 PM