I shouldn't have raced on Anzac Day. It was only ten days after the marathon; I had run a reasonable time the day before at the BBQ Stakes, and when I got to the relay venue, I found out that I hadn't been included in the Life Members relay team although I had let them know I was available. But then I talked my way into being given a place in the team, not without resistance despite others running more than once. I should have shut up and gone home! The run was reasonably fast, but seemingly without problems, that is until I tried to pass the baton to the next runner. She (Beryl) took off too early, perhaps thinking me to be faster than I was. I stretched forward to get the baton into her hand, and "ouch"! A twinge at the top of the left hamstring. Only after feeling a bit sore there while trying to train later did I realise there was some damage. What followed was a slow BBQ Stakes and a slower Half Marathon, and the pain has seemed worse each day. Finally I got some professional advice; yes a tear, and no mustn't run. It is still sore now, so mustn't run!
Moral: Don't race two days straight. And avoid relays at all costs!
A riddle
Q: What is silver and hurts when it gets in your eye?
A: An airplane!
Moral: Don't race two days straight. And avoid relays at all costs!
The plan is to resume running tomorrow, even if it means breaking my runs up into small components...
A riddle
Q: What is silver and hurts when it gets in your eye?
A: An airplane!
