Then came the post about running.

In addition to the injuries to which all runners are prone, I am prone to being kicked in the bones-- mostly because I play soccer twice a week. But last night, it was my ill-intentioned shin bone that picked the fight. It kicked the shit out of some guy's poor kneecap, leaving us both rolling on the ground in agony.

As it was 20 degrees or something outside, I kept playing to stop the muscle from cramping. It did anyway. I managed to convince myself I could still do my scheduled run and perhaps work out the cramping, which it turned out I could. My thigh--which was bothering me before--became very tight as I ran. My guess is that it felt some increased stress while the old bod tried to figure out how to deal with the shin thing. The internets say I've strained it and should massage, ice and go easy on it--but that I shouldn't have to stop running altogether.

My body is sore all over from the whole thing. Poor me.