Netarhat, me and running
"Had you been runner in school or college days?" My sports doctor asked me after half an hour complete body muscle inspection. I was there in his clinic for my recurring Achilles Tendonitis or heel pain or whatever you call. I said "Yes doctor!" , What was your best pace in 5K? He continued, I said 3:36 min/KM when i was in class 10th. Okk! So, your problem is not just physiological! Its psychological as well. You are carrying a burden of glorious past which is forcing you to push in present and making you injury prone! Forget your past first! Your muscle memories are gone with time due to lack of running and cherry on the cake is your luxurious footwear! "Doc, I was a barefoot runner then. I feel some memory should be there if not all" In reply he said "you have reached to a point where your muscle has become so weak that I can not even recommend you to go for a run with minimalist, forget barefoot!" I came back home with all the exercise and ...