Quack Quack

Happy little duck this morning. Went to see the Magician last night, and he says that the muscle is still slightly knotted, but it's mostly residual inflamation that's causing the pain. So onto the Voltarin (wahoo!).

He stuck some needles into my butt, and while I was basting we talked about running stuff (as you do). I asked about mid-foot vs heel strike (after a recent thread on CR), and he says heel strike. tick. I asked about orthotics and neutral shoes - because I don't wear my orthotics any more, and he said that was cool. tick. He says I have strong feet, probably as a result of running around barefoot for most of my childhood, and my high arch gives me plenty of spring - which is only restricted by a controlling shoe/orthotic. So, running-wise, I'm doing all the right things.

We decided that I probably just overdid it on the four days leading up to the first hip niggle.

And, this morning I swung out of bed and was halfway down the hall before I realised that the hip didn't hurt. On closer introspection, it's a bit tender from being jabbed and pummelled last night, but it's not sore! I have to give it a few days to settle down, then I can start some short walks.

*happy*