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limberlouGraduate10
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Well thanks to all you lovely people who have been trying to cheer me up since my fall yesterday. After 2 1/2 hours in A&E I am home again with a Compression Boot and crutches. Rest and boot for 7-10 days and no sports for most of July at least.

I have fractured a little chip off the end of my outer ankle bone and sprained the surrounding ligaments. Well done me!!! AND as I stumbled back into my house after A&E my watch strap decided to fall apart so my trusty Garmin fell to the floor. Just to add insult to injury!!!

So now not only will I not be able to complete my Race at Your Pace 50 mile challenge I signed up for on Friday .... I will have to also postpone my birthday reflexology appointment ( my daughters birthday present to me). I just cannot face anyone else handling that foot at all.

What with my deceased back boiler and no hot water I could just curl up and cry. But instead I am going to look on the bright side..... I know I can get myself back to fitness - look how quickly I went from Couch to 10k!! and I’ve already overcome my wheezy lungs, my dodgy knee, flat feet etc to get this far so I can do it again. And in the meantime I am going to catch up on my knitting, TV, reading, playing with my cats, and resting.

I’ll be watching all your progress from the Couch though so keep it up everyone.

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orangeguy profile image
orangeguyGraduate10

Sorry to hear you are having such a horrible time at the moment. I don't know why but sometimes it really does seem everything goes wrong at the same time. At least the weather is nice so maybe you can spend some time sitting in the garden relaxing, sometimes you just have go with these things... take it easy, you will be back soon I'm sure.

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toorangeguy

Thanks

Oh no! Poor you. I hope July flies by for you. Nurture yourself, indulge yourself, and treat yourself to some nice flashy lycra for your return to running. Hugs xx

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply to

Will do .. thanks Flick

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Ouch...ouch and triple ouch.... gosh..poor you!!! I totally empathise..... I am in a similar boat.... as my last post reflected:)

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto......

I am going to be crocked for quite a while I think :)

But...like me you are positive and that is great..... lots to catch up on and knowing we will get back on track.... We can be IC chums....I can't knit.... but I can crochet... I love cats.... and I love reading :)

Sounds okay to me?

Hugs and happy healing!

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Ideal. I’m up for that. What sort of thing do you read?

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolimberlou

Huge range..but....at the moment...some Welsh poetry...and a 'feet up...do not need to think ' Barbara Erskine.....favourite book..The Country Child..by Alison Uttley 😊

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Oooh very interesting. I’ve just worked my way through some historical fiction The Cousins War series by Philippa Gregory, about the Plantagenets from the female point of view. And then I was trying to reread Lorna Doone that I last read about 40 years ago , but the trouble is the style of the writing. I love the storyline but Blackmore writes almost in a Shakespearean manner and it’s a bit heavy going.

I love science fantasy, historical fiction, vampire stories, anything about Dragons- Anne McCaffrey especially.

And at present I am watching the Outlander series on tv, I read all Diana Gabaldon’s books several times and loved them.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolimberlou

Wow...so many likes of mine there too..Anne McCaffrey..yes...!We shall have lots to chat about😊

limberlou profile image
limberlouGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Perhaps we ought to Messenger each other so we don’t bore the running community 😜

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolimberlou

Good idea :) x

in reply tolimberlou

I LOVE Outlander.

in reply toOldfloss

Oh,how strange you should mention Alison Uttley, I was just thinking of reading A Traveller in Time again. I’ve loved it since I was young, along with Tom’s Midnight Garden (by Phillips Pierce I think) x

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Oh yes..... love that.... love it :) x I have all AU books... :) x

in reply toOldfloss

Have you read Tom’s Midnight Garden? It’s one of my take to a desert island books, along with The Owl Service

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

I have..and have both books..😊

Sarakc profile image
SarakcGraduate10

Oh no!! Sorry to hear about your nasty fall! Only just reading about it now. That’s so unfortunate when you’ve been doing so well.

Wishing you a very speedy recovery! 😀x

limberlou profile image
limberlouGraduate10 in reply toSarakc

Thanks , yes I am gutted

Tjar profile image
Tjar

I know a thing or two about injuries. So I feel your pain! Well done on staying positive! Better to heal slowly and surely, than going too fast!

limberlou profile image
limberlouGraduate10 in reply toTjar

Yeah I’m not going to rush into anything but I am not known for my patience I’m afraid !!! 😡

Tjar profile image
Tjar in reply tolimberlou

You’ll get there, I’m sure!

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Oh Lou! 😕 I didn’t see your post earlier, and I was so sorry to hear about this - you poor thing, such bad luck. I hope you heal quickly. Do rest up and enjoy the sunshine. Running will wait for you, as will we. Big hug. xxx

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

Yeah I was really enjoying myself for the first time in ages with my new hobby. Oh well it won’t go away .. it will be waiting for me to continue when I am fit once more

ancientrunner profile image
ancientrunnerGraduate10

Sorry to hear all that. Your Garmin is obviously fed up too. I suppose there is football and tennis to watch - for the first couple of weeks anyway.

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toancientrunner

I think I’d sooner poke myself in the eye with my knitting needles than watch either I’m afraid. But I am binge watching Outlander at the moment. I have read the series of books several times and the series is very true to the books.

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolimberlou

Love that Series..😉

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jeffbirdGraduate10

missed your post about the fall. hope recovery isn't too dull.

limberlou profile image
limberlouGraduate10 in reply tojeffbird

Thankyou

I’m sure I’ll be fine . It’s just that running becomes such a big part of your life so quickly doesn’t it ?

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jeffbirdGraduate10 in reply tolimberlou

apparently so, I'm nearly at the end but it's already getting to be part of my routine. good luck with the knitting- we're off on holiday on Thursday and I usually start a new pair of socks. But I think it might be too hot this year!

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply tojeffbird

Ooh I love knitting socks

Noooo! Rest up and get well soon ❤️

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply to

Thanks

SandieF profile image
SandieF

Oh no, I feel gutted for you! But as has already been mentioned, time to relax, pamper yourself, and get better, enjoy your knitting (I love crochet too Oldfloss . Maybe time to try that limberlou?, something new) reading and catching up on tv. Do you have Netflix or similar?

Enjoy, but get well soon 😘

limberlou profile image
limberlouGraduate10 in reply toSandieF

Yeah I’m doing a bit of crochet at the moment using up bits and bobs before I start a bigger project from my huge yarn stash

Empem profile image
EmpemGraduate10

Oh poor you what terrible bad luck.There I was feeling sorry for myself with four stitches in a finger and a very mild thumb fracture having fallen over in the garden.All praise the NHS and wishing you fortitude and good humour during your convalescence.You will be back!

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toEmpem

Oooh hope you feel better soon too

Poor us 😁

SW16 profile image
SW16Graduate10

Sorry to hear you’re in such a sorry state- it doesn’t seem at all fair when you’re trying to do yourself good! I hope you’re taking arnica pillules and/or using arnica cream. It does wonders for bruises and healing. Lavender is also good. Hope the boiler gets fixed soon- who needs hot showers at the mo, anyway 😉 . Wishing a speedy and safe recovery.

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toSW16

Ooh yes I’ve been applying arnica cream to all my bumps and bruises. Didn’t realise you could get pills too.

SW16 profile image
SW16Graduate10 in reply tolimberlou

Boots or Holland & Barratt have them- tiny pillules you can dissolve under your tongue or in water to drink as and when. Can also help with pain relief. Hope you are less sore today.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Oh you poor thing. Speedy revovery I hope 🤞

Once boredom sets in I highly recommend checking out Caroline Jordan Hurt Foot fitness programme in you tube. Loads of workouts you can safely do in your boot 👍

Look after yourself and stay positive! 😁

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Oh I’ll make a note of that. Thanks I’ll do anything for a speedy recovery

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NwrkpakGraduate10

Oh no. Just read this xx so sorry for you xxx try and enjoy the sunshine and nit stress too much about not running. Hope you’re not in too much pain 😟

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toNwrkpak

Thanks

I’m topped up on painkillers so not too bad, just tiring using crutches just to make a drink or do upstairs for the loo.

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icklegui

Oh limberlou. It's rarely just one thing, is it! I really hope everything works itself out, as you know it probably will. I love your positive statement at the end, that you know how fast you went up to 10K from the couch! And TV, knitting, and the rest sounds perfect. I assume you can play with your cats from your resting position? We have one cat who will chase a laser/LED pointer and another who will settle for nothing less than you dangling feathers on a string and then running around so he can chase them!

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toicklegui

Yeah, my tabby girl loves to play catch and retrieve so she is easy to play with and my lazy Snow Bengal/ Birman X boy just likes to snuggle and trample my bosom , whilst simultaneously peering far too closely into my eyes ... bit sleazy really. So yes I can play with them while convalescing 😂

Poor you. Just catching this news now. What a shame. As you say, it's not all bad, feet up watching Jamie in Outlander is bound to cheer you up. Hey better soon Lou xx

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply to

Yeah just realised the New: Outlander on tv is the one I watched on Netflix already - never mind he bears watching again 😜

in reply tolimberlou

Well, you might have missed a bit! 😁😁😁

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply to

Yeah there were a couple of bits I had to pause and repeat... pause and repeat.. pause and .......

Upagumtree profile image
UpagumtreeGraduate10

Ouch; that’s really not nice! If you can still access your toes, what about putting nail polish on your toenails to cheer them up? Hope it’s better soon.

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toUpagumtree

Polish done - a lovely shade of coral at the moment. I have some fantastic duo chrome ones my daughter bought me previously so I might get those out too however as only one foot is on show it’s a bit of a shame. Have to do my hands too.

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sallensonGraduate10

Aww, hon!! That sounds completely and utterly rubbish!! I reckon you and Oldfloss should set up a C25K Book Group during your down time. With NO running books allowed :-)

Keep us up-to-date on progress eh? You are going to flipping marvellous at hopping tho xx

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply tosallenson

And my biceps will be amazing!! I’m full of admiration for anyone who has to haul themselves about on crutches permanently. My armpits muscles ache and unfortunately my left palm and wrist are bruised so that’s not helping but it also makes you supporting “legpit” hurt as it’s doing so much more work than usual. I am going to be so lopsided when I’m fit again. I’ll have to do hopping races on my mended leg to catch back up again.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolimberlou

Your arm muscles will be incredible... did they not give you elbow crutches,,, they are easier to manoeuvre...:)

I tore my Achilles tendon years ago and had three different plaster casts( they have to adjust the angle of your foot as it progresses:) My right arm, is much stronger than my left.. and my left leg.. the uninjured side.. fatter and stronger than the right... so..lopsided is definitely the way to be :)

I really hope you are feeling a bit better today... this heat ain't helping is it...and being on painkillers too..yuk. Have you a computer chair with wheels.. that can be useful if you could whizz around downstairs on it ?

Mind you your kitties would probably enjoy chasing you :)

Please post progress... and I will PM you to get updates if that is okay! xx

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limberlouGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Yeah I have elbow crutches but I think I jarred my shoulders when I fell

Look for me on FB and PM me -

Louise Clark and we can discuss books and knitting etc

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolimberlou

Brilliant:) xxxx

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