Michelle Ross-Cope

Great Dissapointment, picked up a calf injury just over 10 days ago.
Been having Physio, accupuncture and anything that could help to get me on the start line. I have to admit that Child Birth was easier than some of the treatment I went through.

After seeing Mark Buckingham on Monday he confirmed a calf tear was causing the issue. Was touch and go as to making it to that start line. Unfortunately I had to make the call yesterday to not race after doing my first run since the injury, I'm still experiencing tightness in the calf even though it is now almost completely healed.

The only decision to make was to try and make it round or to pull out, but I had been warned that it would likely tear and put me out for several weeks. So I decided to pull out and ensure my fitness for the next races.

As you can imagine it's one of the hardest decisions I've ever made, especially as the training has gone so well and my race performances have been so good.

Good Luck to everyone running.