Still feeling pretty terrible but I had to get out for a good run today. To avoid trying to hit certain times that I knew I couldn't, I changed the workout to 16 miles w/ 12 x 3:00 fartlek (2:00 off), targeting threshold pace. I think I did a good job of making this tough without overdoing it. I finished the last rep feeling pretty spent but not like I'd overdone it. I've been coughing like crazy since, but at least my body seems to be on the mend.
This is also my first real test on the calf. It's been 2 weeks since the injury, and I think it passed with flying colors. No twinges, pain, or tightness. I haven't run sub-6 pace since the injury, and today I think I was getting down to about 5:20 in places. It did great.
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