Autumn

A couple of weeks ago, I turned back right before the descent into Burnsall, not wanting to overstretch my calf on the return.  Today, I ventured all the way there.  My plan was to take a photo of everyone sitting outside the cafe enjoying cake and a cuppa.  Clearly, I'd forgotten the season change as everyone was huddled inside so I needed a change of focus!  Although it was warm cycling, there was a cool breeze when you stopped.  I stopped a few times for photos and a stretch which works quite well as a combination.

Getting home, my calf felt quite tight but not painful at all and I wasn't exactly trundling today.  I've been doing lots of stretching and massaging and am continuing to feel hopeful.  Apparently, muscles/tendons should fix themselves back together within a few days if it's minor. I had visions of it still hanging off so feel slightly more confident about building it up.

Don't want to get too ambitious just yet though.