Tiger Balm + Treadmill = Success

Tiger Balm + Treadmill = Success

Or so I hope. Since I've been having problems with my shins since the beginning of training I gave in and saw the doctor. Although I'm a self-professed hypochondriac I actually hate visits with the doc.

The good news- doesn't look like stress fractures, which is a relief. The advice (which was also given to me by one of the TNT coaches) train on a treadmill for a couple weeks. Treadmills have softer surfaces. The other great thing about the treadmill is I'll feel better about pushing myself. When you're running on the trail and you keep going forward you actually have to get back as well. The couple times I've had intense pain I've envisioned not being able to get back and stopped my run/walk short.

The Tiger Balm is awesome! I tried this out on Monday- it soothes the muscles and actually seems to warm them up as well. And I now smell like chai tea.