Up, not so early after a slightly restless night... and out into the morning. The Close quiet and calm as I headed out for a short 3K.
A lingerie drawer of a sky...seamless blue silk, wisps of dove grey lace and rose tipped organdie.
No music this morning... just me and a strangely empty world... folks seemingly eking out the last of the Summer holidays maybe?
Setting off up the hill towards the Common.... slow and steady as ever... rounding the heels and landing lightly... and yes, I do try still to kiss the ground with my feet.. Past the golf course.. a fine mist of rain touching my cheeks and a sharp almost Autumnal tang in the air as I run onwards.
Breathing easily, the pace is slow... up and up, toes kicking small, unfinished, under-ripe crab apples... loosened and littering the pavement, after a wet and windy night... and I turn across through the estate road and down towards the downhill return.
Cutting through the small copse of trees, disturbing the chittering and chattering of small birds, breakfasting on some early hips and haws, and the all too early blackberries...
On, and back through the Crescent and down towards the village...
My head is full of racing thoughts, yet my body moves with a relaxed and easy style... shoulders relaxed, light steps and the stress slowly drifting away behind me into the brightening day.
Two young people... outside the newsagents....waiting for the coach to the Catholic High School in the next town... GCSE Results day...uniformed and formal... preparing for the next step. As am I
Along and through Swan Passage and by the side of the stream and I am done. 3K... simple and sweet...all that was needed and all that was wanted.
Walking back up the hill and home.. I find my mind is calm... and ready to face the day.
Postscript.
Just over four hours later...I know what my next step is... or steps... running ones... right back up to where I was and beyond.
The MRI results are through and reported... my Consultant goes through them with me... we study my images and he explains everything. Yes , I did have a stress fracture... actually, not one... not two, but three... BUT, they are all old... very, very very old. One below the knee and two above! It is so strange looking at my own inside.. bones, with the neat clean straight lines indicating injuries of which I have no knowledge.. I fell out of trees regularly, as a child and off bicycles, latterly, but have never had trauma from any of those injuries. They were not caused by running.
The initial X ray just showed them up..because they were there
I do have a slight tear in the meniscus, probably the outcome of the original twinge felt after kneeling heavily on a stone floor! But... and this is the very, very best bit... the lovely man said that many folk, over 50, if MRI scanned would have these tears.
He told me that the bones were strong, the patella is fine, there are no ligament issues...and he felt that I was probably fitter and stronger than many folk half my age... He actually said, looking at all the results...wait for it... that my legs are great... and to keep doing what I have been doing, because I was looking really good. To get out and make the most of the last of the summer weather.
This man was young enough to be my son...he told me his Mum was my age... but still, I could have hugged him!
Instead I thanked him for the information and explanation and told him that he had made my day... he had.
I shook his hand and left and it was not until I was clear of the main reception area that I breathed easy, punched the air and did a little silly jig, just as when Laura told me I was a RUNNER!
The huge sense of relief I felt was palpable. I could not contain the smiles.
Thank you each and everyone for the support, and the messages and encouragement whilst I have been on the IC... you have kept me going.. as always x
PPS
Those are my great legs in the photograph.. I love them, thank you, legs!
PPS
He told me knee surgery is to be avoided at all costs, unless it is absolutely essential.
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Wonderful news, Floss!!! So glad you can officially get going again! Looking forward to hearing of your return to form and your continuation to HM! xx😃🏃♀️❤️❤️😎
Whoopie Oldfloss, that’s fantastic news - I’m so pleased for you. And I love the purple leggings and shoes. It must be so lovely to be running again after all this time. 🏃♀️👏
Glad to see you got a good result from your MRI as good as mine I got a good with the bloods as well so am going to walk further and check with the Doc about when I can start running as to doing your HM I managed 14km and it took me 2hours 23 minutes so going to try to finish the distance in a couple of goes but will let you know how I got on.
Michael.... that is brilliant... my issues are as nothing,,compared with yours.
You are doing wonderfully! I intend building up so slowly and getting to the HM distance as and when...keep me posted please xxx
I would have hugged him or maybe even kissed him on the cheek if I were you Fantastic. And a virtual kiss to each knee. Many happy kms of running to them.
Aw Oldfloss ...this has proper warmed mi cockles!!! Fan-blooming-tastic news, I feel like punching the air myself!!! And going for a run RIGHT NOW!!! Your legs are amazing, our bodies are amazing & I am so chuffed that you can carry on doing what you love most & we can carry on reading all your runderful posts..I am going to raise a glass to you my lovely mentor tomorrow night when I have done my 7 1/2 hour drive up to Paris (no wine for me tonight!!!) to celebrate your wonderful news & celebrate that you’ll still be there for all of us, what would we do without you eh??? That’s unthinkable!! Sending you a massive Mummycav hug xxxx and a high five ✋ too xxx
Thank you... that is lovely and so kind.... ! You take care tomorrow....I shall raise a glass too tomorrow... to my wonderful forum friends.. it will be bubbly... because Mr OF and I will have been married 45 years tomorrow!! xxx
Ohhhhh...I’ve decided to raise a glass to you, a glass to you & Mr OF, a glass to each of your knees & glass to this forum...is that a bottle??!!!!! Lol...happy anniversary to you both...I’m really happy for you xx
I am able to be out there again and steady as ever... the brilliant thing was...that I saw a fox... the night before.. ( my totem animal)...I should have just trusted... x
Dear Oldfloss! What great looking legs! (Don't I wish!....) I have a moment to myself as my husband snoozes on the sofa.... I am thinking of starting up running again after about a 3-week absence. I used to run 2 miles max, although it took me a half hour. Can you recommend how I might get going again? I've been walking the dog out of necessity but not finding time for running, what with the hubby situation....
Thank you... I am loving my little legs now.... Maybe initially just take a little jogette... but what about looking at the plan that ju-ju- has got going... I am back on it, yet again..it is so slow and steady and we all encourage each other...You could join in and have ago.... take it steady and see how you feel ?
Thanks, Oldfloss, for your advice. I like that, "jogette!" I will look at Juju's plan. By the by, we had 5 deer in our yard this morning. One was about 2' high with spots, a baby, and running around at one point scaring two of her herd with her sudden antics!
Wow fantastic news floss, and he's right you do have a great pair of legs!😊lovely compliment 👍🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃✔onwards and upwards then,there a HM to aim for! 😊xxx
Ha ha.. I think he meant in the fitness stakes...but he was good for my ego and my health!
I am going to finish the 10K plan again on here... take it steadily and enjoyably and then build up... I was amused yesterday, when I got an e mail saying there might be a place on the Tissington HM.. ( I was on the reserve list), but is is a bit too soon... at the end of September. I know I would be pushing myself too hard for that date. But, there will be others!!!
Fantastic news, what a relief and how nice to hear all that reassuring stuff too.... Having to wait so long for an answer allows the imagination to run away with itself... but thankfully the only thing running over the hills and far away will be you!
You are so right.. starting positive and staying positive was the hardest bit.. I had imagined all sorts! Just being able to run safely and knowing it is okay to do so...is wonderful... I so missed my sights and sounds...the trainer and my daily exercises, although helpful... did not quite fit the bill. Thank you my friend xxx
It was good news.. i had convinced myself that my bones were giving in to the increasing years! Just being outside and soaking everything up is amazing! Thank you x
It was welcome news and thank you! Snails totally rock.... even with slightly cracked shells x
Great legs indeed! You are always such an inspiration and big support to others, I am happy that you had good news. I think that doctor had a bit of a crush on the Queen of Running!
Tee hee.. I think he meant it solely in the fitness stakes ( I can pretend though :)) He was very good for me ... I feared the worst and got the best Thank you!
Thanks you... I got a tad down in the waiting time, although compared with the issues which other friends on here have it was so minor. I love my running and my rambles...my legs, as it turns out are stronger than I imagined xx
Great news! You must be relieved that your patience on the IC has paid off & you have the go ahead to go ahead! The photo is testament to your great pins (very groovy leggings!). Looking forward to hearing about your runs & congrats on your wedding anniversary! 🥂 Big celebrations all round...
Thank you... thank you...I am relieved.. this running lark has taught me a lot... patience being one of the best bits! Yes... we have a bottle of bubbly chilling and have had a lovely day.... beginning with a run by the sea this morning x
Maj.. I nearly did... I was so delighted,,, grinning like a loon! It has been tough.. though nothing compared with many of our chums on here. I am looking forward to running and rambling... I did celebration run by the sea this morning too!
...😀😀😀👍👍beautiful run ( I was with you every step of the way🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️!) and the best news possible from your consultant! So, pleasedfor you dear Oldfloss and glad that this means there will be many more of your wonderful posts!🙂x
Such wonderful news Floss! It's great to have you back, running with us once again. Those are some great gams you've got! If you've got them, flaunt them 😁
Unfortunately it was a quick trip, just one day but I still managed to get my run in. The air quality was very poor due to the forest fire smoke and it was quite windy, but I managed to run the 10k course again for my race next month. It was slow going and I kept it easy due to the smoke but it feels good to get one more run in. Hopefully I can run it at least once more before race day 🤞
Yes! Yes! Yes! I’ve been silently wondering how things were going but didn’t want to ask directly 😳 This is the best news ever! Now off you pop 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️
(PS I punched the air as I came through the ParkRun finish line today in full view of lots of people 😳😂)
Love your description of your early morning run. Fabulous description of your trip to your orthopaedic guy, made me chuckle 🙂. Happy for you Oldfloss, enjoy the running 🌻
Wonderful news Floss - I’ve been thinking of you & wondering how you are. (I’ve been away on holiday with very little signal) I’m grinning from ear to ear for you!
Ah so pleased for you - that's fantastic news! Love the leggings and shoe combination, and the bounce 😍 Now you can build back up and know you are doing the right thing without worrying.
When I took my cat to the vet a couple of weeks ago, the vet said they'd need to put her on some anti-inflammatories, frowned at the screen showing her records, looked at the cat again, and said: '*how* old is she?' - me: 'Seventeen'. She did a double take and said: 'crikey! She doesn't look it!'. That's kind of what I imagine the consultant doing when he looked at your scan 😉
Congratulations on your anniversary too - llongyfarchiadau! 🍾
They are my favourite ones.. I do not know what I shall do when they wear out.. the shoes have become gardening ones! I was jumping after a 10K... just because I could
The chap I saw was lovely and very supportive and complimentary... it did wonders for me ! Thank you!
Glad your ok and fighting fit .I felt I was on the run with you after reading your post 😁will get back running after my malta holiday to hot hear to run 😏that's an excuse I'm so full of food and wine😂
What a lovely read floss ...im so happy for you ..what fantastic news ..i love the thought of the calm relaxed run ..im going to try that next time out ...take care and keep running as the nice man said 🏃🏃❤️
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Fantastic. And a virtual kiss to each knee. Many happy kms of running to them. 
What is it about running?
3K and I Jeffed it! ☀️😊🏃♀️
Running club: snootiness, kids, swishy pony-tails, THE spooky tunnel, up-up-uphill and - oh, it was all right really!
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