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Testing, testing...tentatively steps away from the injury couch๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ™‚

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It was slow and it was gentle and it was a long way off from where I was, but today I tested my back and leg with a gentle run/walk/run kind of thing! Still recovering from damaged nerves after a nasty bout of sciatica but this afternoon I couldn't resist seeing how my leg felt on a short test run. Still a little on the weak side, so not ready for much just yet but definately much improved on my last Jogette a couple of weeks ago. So, now I am smiling ๐Ÿ˜€ and hopeful that the summer will see me slowly improving and getting back out there, building back up to the longer runs that I love in the autumn hopefully. I will take it carefully because it is being back out there that matters - not speed or distance (for a while๐Ÿ˜‰) Fingers crossed that all feels well tomorrow.๐Ÿ™‚

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Yeay!!!!!

This is a happy post... I am so, so pleased that you are out there... and finding your running legs again:)

I am glad it was not too painful and that you are feeling so positive!!!

Hope all is well tomorrow too... slow and steady does it... :)x

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

I think it will be slow, short and steady for a little while yet, but I was comfortable and my leg is getting stronger all the time. How are you Oldfloss?x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

That is brilliant! Getting there I think.. walking is fine... I have another Physio session on Saturday! Thank youxx

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Irish-JohnGraduate10

Holding my breath and crossed fingers for you :)

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toIrish-John

Thank you John, carefully does it!๐Ÿ˜„

Way to go SandraJ ! Well done! Finally on your way to recovery and soon to leave the IC behind! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘ Good to read .Take care and no doubt it won't be very long before your pounding the pavements/roads again yippee !! I so pleased for you ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€x

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply to

Thanks Peggy!๐Ÿ™‚

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AndyDGraduate10

Good news... you know the regime... slow and steady :-)

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toAndyD

Slow and steady...I promise!๐Ÿ™‚

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Millsie-J

Brilliant you can get out again Sandra. Enjoy๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toMillsie-J

Thanks Jacsโ˜บ

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JaySeeSkinnyGraduate10

That really is good news. Slow and steady from now on!

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aliboo70Graduate10

Well done Sandra,brilliant news!๐Ÿ˜Š

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Aw that's brought a smile to my face Sandra. Good news. Hope all feels ok today?

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toIrishprincess

Feeling good today thanks, Irishprincess. Will go out for a repeat run/walk in a couple of days. Slow but sure...!x

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AnniemurphGraduate10

Great news! Hope the recovery runs go well :)

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TomasGraduate10

Yay! that is so great to read. You've turned the corner, and as long as you're continuing to be gentle to yourself you WILL be back and get to do the runs you love.

very happy for you Sandraj39 :)

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toTomas

Thanks Tomas - it was SO hard not running! I have no choice but to go gently at the moment but as long as the movement is forward and I get back to my running, that is all that matters!๐Ÿ™‚

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TurboTortoise

Hi Sandra - really sorry to read that you've had a rough time of injury and illness recently. Brilliant that you are recovering though - take those gentle runs very gently indeed for now. x

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skysue16Graduate10

Glad that your run/walk thing went well! Best wishes for a continued recovery :)

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