Things were looking good and progress was a happening thing all until I pushed it a tad too far.
It is so hard to gage how hard I can push myself, as it turned out the race and then testing and training, not allowing enough down time meant 3 days following a run lactate test I was in hospital.
Laying in the hospital being unable to stand or walk on my own and being on intense pain killers and a muscle relaxant for 10 days was a huge wake up call. One I do not want to repeat at all.
The specialist tells me its a 'blip' and it happens.
Now the plan is for few weeks down time and slow build up again to training, and then no more rushing the comeback from injury. Another reminder from the specialist that surgery is not an option. That if I don't get it right I will continue to have issues and it will become a case of managing the injury instead of allowing it to heal and then move forward, was a reality check.
For the rest of the year it will be a slow and managed recovery process to allow more time without rushing. Playing it safe seems to be a good idea.
