The insightfullness of That Guy

The tightness in my right calf has persisted. That Guy as continued to advise me to not run and cross train. Good thing he's around, previously I would be out there trying to run on it and it just getting tighter and tighter, someone has to be the mature, smart one. It's generally not me when it comes to the aches and injuries of running.

I was frustrated yesterday though. I was planning on riding my bike into work, was all set to head out...flat tire!  Calf was still sore so no running. It made for a bad start to the day, especially mentally. Already in a 'mood' with sister-in-law having moved in two weeks ago. This didn't help. Fortunately the evening swim helped put a few endorphins into my system.  Endorphin fixes always help, but running ones are the best! Looking forward to getting back to those soon.



                                                              
Something That Guy just realized in looking back at my training log for the past 4 months, about every 3-4 weeks I get a nagging injury. This time a knot in my right calf that gets tighter when I run. I incorporate easy days in my week but I don't conscientiously do easy weeks. If this pattern is any indication, That Guy is suggesting every third week should probably be a back off week.  He had better not get a swelled head if that works.