Unschedueled rest day...

Wednesday 21/06/06:

As soon as I woke up I knew going for a run this morning was not a good idea. Throat was extremely dry and sore and I had a headache. Another hour in bed was going to serve me much better so thats what I did. Have not felt quite as bad as I did yesterday, but tonight I have a very sore throat and dry cough and my eyes hurt. My leg is also no better, or no worse.

Instead of dwelling on it any longer I called up my physio and spoke to her about it. She has treated me several times in the past for shin splints, hamstring injuries and deep tissue massage. After hearing my tale of woe she recommended I come in to see her as in her words "something does not sound right, the symptoms just do not add up". I have an appointment at 12.30pm tomorrow.

Two minds about running tomorrow before I see her. For one I have only managed one run of 6kms this week so far, so feeling the need to get out there. Also, if I am to see they physio, believe she should see it as it is when being "used" not "rested", although in this case it does not seem to make much difference to how it feels. However I also do not want to risk making things worse, both for my leg and my cold. But provided there is no headache or fever when I wake up in the morning, I know its actually OK to run and may even make me feel better...