Month: March 2013

My tight muscles are getting much better and the sore knee, too. I can’t really say what made the difference, but what I do know is that I spend much more time stretching, rolling and naked running. Not sure if everyone is familiar with the slightly ambiguous term “naked running”, so I think I better explain. I don’t strip off clothes for the run, but all things that might distract me. Like music or target pace and distance. It is…

It’s March and this means I have to step up my weekly distance. From 66 to 72k. I feel a bit under pressure now. My knee discomfort is not getting worse, but my leg muscles do, especially my calves. And I a wonder why. What changed over the last weeks that makes my muscles feel so tight and knotted? Can caffein withdrawal cause that? I am giving up coffee for lent and the withdrawal symptoms have been horrific: headache, tiredness,…