Milestone!!!
It was really cold this morning so I decided to just jog on the treadmill, which I've never actually done before. Took 5g taurine an hour beforehand and just ran at a constant 4.5 mph for 42 minutes (about a 5k) with no incline. Basically as controlled as could be. NO PAIN in my calves or lower back (or anywhere else)!! At least, virtually none, probably the same as it was before the cycle. What a relief. It felt great. The first good run I've had since the half marathon. Really wasn't tiring either. I'm sure I could have done a few more miles but didn't want to be foolish and just immediately injure myself.
My weight has stayed down minus 5-6 pounds from my top since I switched to the test prop, despite a couple heavy carb/salt meals. It's only been 4 days so really can't say that was the reason yet, but I'm at least feeling pretty good about the decision so far. OTOH, I am getting the mild edema in my ankles again once I added back in the growth hormone at 3.5iu. So I guess the edema isn't directly connected to the acute compartment syndrome.
4.5 weeks until the half marathon I'm still signed up for. Running the whole thing still seems out of the question, but I'll consider pushing myself on distance for the next couple weeks and seeing if run/walking is within my grasp. Just don't get too greedy.
