My
Average Running mileage is around 80 – 100 km a week.
My
daily runs have been pretty good so far. No major aches and pains and I
have to admit that I've been running pretty much like a
"Stallion" .... Ahem! But as far as walking
and going down the stairs is concerned, that's a different story. I
look like I have a stick up my A--s. Not a flattering
sight.....seriously :(
A
couple of weeks ago in Baguio, I was doing a 21 km run and banged my
right heel on the rocky terrain. It was pretty bad that I ended up with a
nasty bruise. Just last week but in Bohol this time, I banged the
same right heel again in a trail run. I know....I know....so much for the
good running streak I have been having.
Normally,
after 24 hours of rest, Pain killers, Ice and foot
elevation, the pain would be pretty much gone. Having done that,
I noticed that the pain did not go away. In fact, it seemed
to be getting worse (but only when I run). Maybe a days rest was not enough.
I still managed to run 6 days a week with an average of 15 km a day
which probably didn't give my heel that much of a chance to fully
recover from the injury.
So
it’s back to RunningShield Therapy : Ultra Sound, Roller and Cool Ice
Spray - 3 times a day , 30 minutes per session. I've done this therapy
before and it works well for me.
Usually,
after about a week of continuous therapy, there would be no more pain.
I know that a full 2 or 3 days rest would probably be best for my heel
but my brain ( and soul ) can only take 24 hours of NO running
before I transform into a Mr. Hyde......which would involve a whole
different kind of therapy altogether!
That being said, Running has always been my best therapy.....with a dose of 6 days a week, average 15 kms/ day and no prescription required. :-)
