2018 didn't end well. I was plagued by a pulled calf muscle in the left leg. It started on November 19 running down a steep part of the Harlem Hills. I was slowing down and it felt like a simple tweak, which I've had many times in the past. Usually, I take a week off and rest it. Then, it's back to normal training runs. This time, I gave it a week (Nov 26) and went through the same thing after 1 mile. Slight pull. Again, I waited and rested. This time, I gave it 10 days (Dec 6). I went out and made it 2.5 miles before the pull. I was definitely getting aggro about it. I have now waited 4 full weeks since the last attempt. I got out and ran restrained and smooth tonight. I did 1 mile out and 1 mile back non-stop at an easy pace. No pain and no pulls. Finally, but we'll see how it goes. I did some light stretching after the run.
I didn't do any resolutions so to speak. I have goals for this year. One of my goals is to workout 6 times per week with a focus on strength and flexibility. The stretching and run counted today toward a workout and flexibility. Here's to more of it for 2019!
