The Next Step

Tried running again this morning to see if my leg was better after several days of rest.  I started off easy to see how it would feel.  It was pretty good for about 1/2 mile but I started to have some dull pain and just decided to come back and not cause it to flare up again.  This is real frustrating.  I will continue to stretch, strengthen and rest and see if I can get back soon.

Another unsuccessful run.  I tried to see how my leg was doing and it seemed to be going ok.  I just had some dull pain for a little over 2 miles but then all the sudden it just tighter up and starting hurt to the point where I couldn't take a step.  I stopped and massaged it for a few minutes and it felt better.  I tried to run again but the pain shot down my leg.  After stretching and massaging it some more I was able to walk back home but every time I tried to run on it it hurt really bad.  I am going to have to go to the sports doc on this one.  I am as discouraged as I have ever been with my running.  I feel I have lost so much and can't seem to get back to running without some other injury popping up. Not sure what my future is as a runner at this point.  It is very frustrating!!