Oh dear, oh dear......

Oh dear.

I think I have an injury.

I was so very lucky last year that training went so smoothly for me especially as I was rather unfit!!

Not so lucky this year, I fear BUT I will be fine & am feeling positive that I can sort it out.

I think I am suffering from "plantar fasciitis"..."what?" I hear you cry??!! Well, basically, when I get up in the morning, or after sitting for a while & now after my walks, I have trouble walking properly as my heels (especially my left one) are really painful to put pressure on & my calf muscles & achilles feel really tight...yesterday was the worst it has been...

The good book describes my symptoms to a "t" but also gives excellent advice, one of which is that I need to STRETCH more!! I need to strengthen my achilles & calf muscles so will now be following the exercises in the book.

I've really only been suffering since I have been going to combat so maybe that has put too much pressure on my ankles etc, so I'm going to give it up for while which is such a shame as I really love punching! Of course, this could just be a coincidence so if it's no better in week or so, I will go to the doctor's.

It's been fine whilst I have actually been doing my training walks which makes me think that it's got more to do with my lack of stretching during & after.

I have been researching things online today & have also bought some glucosamine sulphate capsules which are highly recommended to help maintain healthy joints & cartilage. To be honest, now that I am "of a certain age" (!!) I had been considering taking something to help keep me in tip top condition (!) so am confident these will help.

I did feel a bit low earlier today but am happier now...all will be fine!!

PMA!!

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