AP 8:20. Left bottom half of leg muscle on outer side that runs from foot to knee (between shin and calf) has been tingling for a week or so. Today when done with run it definitely hurt. Has been hurting all day like a strained muscle. Took aleve this morning and this afternoon. Not very happy about this. Can't remember if you are supposed to heat or ice? Getting bugged/slightly stressed because I am only 10 days out from marathon time and have been training so well and injury free. Taking tomorrow off. Lots of massage. Ice I think? Advice on that injury area would be helpful. Can't figure out how to stretch it except for rolling my foot and still doesn't seem to get to that muscle. Sure Luz has a great stretch for it. Smooth has experienced it at some point. And RAD is simultaneously dealing with it. Right? BTW, thanks for all the running advice on the race, ladies. It was just what I needed to hear, especially Smooth's comment about "dont worry if you are starting to feel worn out." I do. This whole week I have been dragging. Spent last weekend in Atlanta with sister. Had mother in law in town for 3 days and Madeline's birthday yesterday. St. Patricks day tomorrow and birthday party this weekend, then move in 3 weeks. Yes. Definitely feeling worn down and am not sure if its running or life in general, but am hoping that magical second wind previous to the race is about to hit...Signing off for now to go turn my fridge full of food green. Cath |