two days two runs
There was a time when I would have thought running two days in a row was no big deal but yesterday it sure was. It has been a WHILE since I’ve run on consecutive days and it sure did feel good.
And here is the bonus – Aaron ran too! Congrats buddy. You have been SO patient and I am confident your reward is coming.
Injury Inventory:
-My calves feel like rock. I’m sure it is because of the pose form alterations I’ve been trying. I’ve decided not to try doing the pose until I have the book and DVD in my hands. Seems kinda dumb to be trying a new technique just based on snippets from a website and forum. I fear I will do more damage than good if I continue going out half-cocked. Wise?
-The groin thing. It doesn’t hurt very much while sitting and doesn’t seem to hurt at all while running. I am really starting to think it was actually a muscle tear since there is a tender spot on my inner thigh and another one about half way down toward my knee. Is it possible a little muscle fibre broke? It sure would explain the rubber band twang-like feeling I had when it happened. It is a terrible thing not to trust what doctor’s tell you don’t you think?
-My back is doing really well (knocking on wood). I am very happy since, when it used to go out, it would stay out for WEEKS. This time it was only bad for a couple of days. I hope this is an indicaton my core and back are getting stronger. I’m gonna keep sitting on my (big blue!) ball. I’m also going to up the anti with core exercises.
-The ankle/arch thing is feeling pretty good.
-I have periodic tightness in my achilles heel – same leg as the ankle/arch thing. I have noticed that when I focus on mid-foot/balls of the foot landing when I run, it gives me little or no grief. Holy moly huh? How many MORE signs do I need that I have poor running form? Anyway, I am happy because the bottom line is it is getting better.
I’m getting there. 
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Keep it going, Mark. You’re doing great.
I think the barefoot running page talked about increase stess on the calves and achilles early on because of the shortening of the achilles tendon in heeled shoes. I’d bet you need to do more stretches and strengthening in that area to get it in shape for that type of running.
The funny thing is that the Chi Running book said your lower legs should be totally relaxed and that if you have pain there, it means you are running with your lower legs, which is wrong according to them.