Too Much Too Soon, Or Too Little Too Late?


Tried running again today and felt calf pain like I haven’t experienced in weeks. I only made it 35 minutes and then walked home, super bummed and disappointed, but I have a friend in town and we went to the Vancouver International Mountain Film Fest tonight, so still a good day! I want to climb Everest…just gotta find the money to do so!

We got up ski touring on Tuesday for a total of six hours, and today did a one hour skate ski in The Callahan Valley before I tested out my calves on the run.

I am left wondering if getting the IMS on Monday, just days before a race, was a mistake, or if I pushed too hard in the days following the treatment? All I know is that I feel like I’ve taken a step back and that’s tough to deal with. Gonna sleep in tomorrow and hope that the extra zzz will help with the recovery. I went to town on the calves with ‘The Stick’ tonight and am still holding out hope that I can race the Dirty Duo on Saturday.

GR

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2 responses to “Too Much Too Soon, Or Too Little Too Late?”

  1. Hart Avatar
    Hart

    still hoping to race on saturday? you might wanna focus on the other sports for a week or two and lay off anything that will affect the calf muscle.

  2. Gary Robbins Avatar
    Gary Robbins

    I know, I know…but let’s be honest here Matt, if anyone knows what it’s like to be injured and have to sit still when you feel super fit, it’d be you!!This sucks, but I know I’m doing the right thing for my season of racing right now. I’m gonna focus on biking, gym work, yoga and recovery for a few weeks and hopefully put this whole episode behind me for good!GR

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