Return of Super Supir

But in real life things don't go so smoothly. At certain time in our lives, when we really need a clear-cut solution, the person who knocks at our door is, more likely than not, a messenger bearing bad news. It isn't always the case, but from experience I'd say the gloomy reports far outnumber the others. The messenger touches his hand to his cap and looks apologetic, but that does nothing to improve the contents of the message. It isn't the messenger's fault. No good to blame him, no god to grab him by the collar and shake him. The messenger is just conscientiously doing the job his boss assigned him. And this boss? That would none other than our old friend Reality

 __________________________________Haruki____________________________________

Welcome 2012. Welcome back school days. Welcome back Super Supir! Looks like I'm back with more tasks & superheroes' stuff. It didn't take long for me to be in action. Goodbye school holiday & late wake up calls. The third day into 2012, I was already spreading 7 pairs of school uniforms on the iron board, whilst recovering from the Newton scar. The lower legs were screaming in despair for an hour plus.

First week of school was not much action except dealing with un-improved fee paying methods. Parents had to squeeze in those narrow stuffy & humid corridors queueing for almost an hour, laughing away at un-planned school administrative for their planned stresses. Why can't they use maybank2u? And also running here and there for last minute's shopping for the kids. There's always missing items at the very last minute. Which reminds me, I had to postpone my Newton recovery. Which also, I had to endure the consequences come the Saturday LSD.

The tingling sensation was felt late Friday evening, in which the stubborn me ignored. The excitement for LSD overcame the pain. It's been a while doing a group run, hence it was full of anxiety. The run went well though. In fact it was great. But surprise came right after the run. Right at the car park. Though I emphasized on doing extra stretching which I anticipate the pain will hover right away. It didn't take long for it to cherished my stubbornness. I was limping as I disembarked from the car, trying to maintain walking gait from the excruciating pain. It was not happily ever after. The whole day of Saturday, an actually the beginning of all the agony for the days to come.

I can barely walk with a normal posture. My Sunday was a slamdunk zero activities but I had to channel the remaining adrenaline to something profitable. Suddenly it was spring cleaning day! Lovely Sunday that was, well at least I made good use of it.

Monday and Tuesday were hectic. Yours truely Kumon, iqra' & tuition driver & assisting wifey running house cafe & laundry etc. I anticipated the week will pass by, fast. And that's the way it is. Weekdays will be like this and I don't have the slightest idea of having any run nor whatever other sporting activity. Well, at least I'll be looking forward for weekends.

Until yesterday I had the only chance to google about my lower leg pain. 98% certainty it's an Achilles Tendinitis. It's an old friend actually, way back during active cycling years. 5 years ago I guess, but the pain came and go like a long distance lover. Last Saturday was the acute kiss of pain. I've been icing it, sprayed and self massaged morning, evening and night. Alhamdullillah it seemed to fade but I'll be extra cautious avoiding any extra strain & weight. Looks like no FTAAA cross country for me this Sunday. But the reality also came with good news. Umar first Kumon started last week and yesterday he joyfully counted 1 to 120 with confidence. Alhamdullillah :]

Here are some simple explanation of Achilles Hercules Decimus Maximus Tendinities. I wonder if the name came from the movie Gladiator kan? 

Achilles Tendinitis

Description:

Pain in the lower calf along the Achilles tendon, the cord connecting the heel to the calf muscle. The injury is actually the swelling of the sheath within which the cord slides. When it becomes swollen, it creates too tight a fit for the tendon. Friction -- and pain -- are the results. To confirm that you have Achilles tendinitis, pinch the tendon starting close to the heel and working your way up toward the calf. If you feel some serious pain and maybe some swelling, you've got Achilles tendinitis.

Likely causes: Your tendon is being pulled, and because tendons don't much like to stretch, you feel a lot of pain. There are two reasons it might be getting stretched. First, your calf muscle might be too short. Second, your heel might be too far from the calf muscle.

Remedy: Reduce the pain and swelling by icing the area immediately after running. You can use either a store-bought cold pack or a frozen wet towel. Ice for 10 or 15 minutes. To reduce inflammation, take an aspirin or ibuprofen at mealtime. At other times (before bed, for example), soak the sore tendon in hot water.

Lifting your heel up toward your calf will relieve the pull on your tendon. Try a heel insert in your regular shoes as well as your running shoes. You can purchase heel lifts in the foot section of many drugstores, or try using a makeup sponge as a substitute. You'll probably notice an immediate difference.

Most important, though, you'll have to stop running for a few days. Give your tendon as much time as it needs for the pain to go away. If you continue to run through the injury, you risk tearing the tendon, and then you're looking at real pain. The time you should take off will range anywhere from a few days to two weeks. And don't stretch during this period, either. Your tendon has already been yanked around too much, and stretching, at least at first, will hurt more than help.

When you begin running again, pay special attention to stretching your calves with wall pushups and your hamstrings with the hamstring stretch (these stretches, incidentally, are the key modes of preventive maintenance for avoiding Achilles tendinitis in the future). Avoid running on soft surfaces which might let your heel sink in too much (e.g., sand). Ice your tendon after every run and put a heating pad (at a low setting) on the area in the evening and at bedtime.

Incidentally, hill work is particularly aggravating to your injury. Cut way back on hills until the injury has healed, and then return to hill work only gradually