So today, was my first run in 7 days. Two miles, and I know precisely the ailment.
I pulled my vastus lateralis, the outer-most muscle on the quadricep. I have had ultra-sounds daily, seen three sports therapists (two of them trainers), had an x-ray, seen an ER physician, and sat through an hour of deep tissue massage.
The range of motion has fully returned, and nearly 100% flexibility. I am not taking any more presecription painkillers/muscle relaxants, as I become too dopey. By in large the run, was not at full intensity, nor at full capability, but nevertheless, I ran.
On the ride home from the meet, a member of the team said that I looked "happier". I smiled and replied "I ran today" Witness re-confirmation.
Tomorrow, I attempt the longest bike ride I have ever endeavored. The equivalent of an 18-miler. 185 Minutes of cycling in Zones 1 and 2. I am quite complacent now, and have several strategies in mind.
I will return. So help me.