Recovering from CECS

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Location:

Colchester,VT,USA

Member Since:

Sep 15, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Young Man PRs

2:30:36 @ 1995 SGM (Aided)

1:08:59 @ 1996 Las Vegas 1/2 Marathon (aided)

1:12:56 @ 1995 Fiesta Bowl 1/2 Marathon

 

Old Man PRs

18:19 @ 8/10/14 Get Your Rear In Gear 5k

1:25:36 @ 10/12/14 Green Mtn 1/2 Marathon

Short-Term Running Goals:

Diagnosed with Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in 2010

 

2014 Goals:  Recover from CECS surgery.  Train consistently.  Build base without injury interruption.  Stay injury free.  Learn to enjoy running for the sake of running.  Maybe race a little by summer/fall.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Become the fast old guy that beats up on the young kids.

Personal:

Married, no kids, 3 cats.  Grew up in AZ.  Now I live in New England.

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I attempted an easy 5 miler.  Three miles into the run my calf tightened up, so I walked the final 2 miles back to work.  I met with a physical therapist today.  His opinion is that I have some muscle imbalances from tight hamstrings and hip flexors.  This is causing my pelvis to tilt putting extra strain on my calf muscles, among other things.  I'm taking the week off to let the calf heal and then start back slowly incorporating the PT exercises.

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PT appointment.  I got an ultrasound treatment and a massage on my right calf.  Joel, my PT showed me a bunch of dynamic stretches/exercises to do after an easy mile of running before my regular running workout.  It should only add a few extra minutes to my routine.  In addition, I'll do static stretches a couple times a day.  Hopefully I'll see some progress in a few weeks.  I've run out of patience trying to get through these nagging injuries on my own.

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