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Hello my lovely running family...

Thank you all sooooo much for your kind words & advice, I’m feeling all loved & cared for!!

Over the weekend my ankle has felt much better but I can still feel a little niggle now & again, so today I rung my sports physio friend Emma & she asked me to go up to her clinic at 1:30...oooo, I’m going to find out what’s up, hoorah!!

I explained to her the pain & feelings I’ve been having so she had a little press, then asked me to lay on my front on her bed..to be honest, I don’t like being faffed about with, I’m not one for massages or spa’s, I’m very low maintainance in that department, well, any department really!! (Apart from runnning stuff now!!!) but, when she started to gently rub up & down the muscle it felt SO good... she did some ultrasound & that felt good too, then she put some tape on, had me hopping & bending my knees & showed me some ‘up & down’ moves (the edge of the steps one?)

She said that I have just overworked the muscles at the side of my Achilles, probably because that foot compensated for the lack of ‘bounce’ in my ‘no kneecap’ leg...THANK GOODNESS it is nothing serious. So I’m to keep this tape on for 5 days & not run for the same amount of days...& when I can press the muscles at the side of my Achilles & it doesn’t hurt, that’s the time to try some short runs...

I’m so pleased that Emma has confirmed that it is nothing that can’t be fixed with time & patience...if ever you get a chance to have someone proddle an injury, let them, you will feel better for it!!

Happy running everyone...I’ll be watching...budge up Berksrover , let’s talk about Tenerife...😉

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Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10

So pleased that it’s nothing too serious Mummycav. It’s amazing what those exercises can do once an expert takes a look. Not long now.

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BerksroverGraduate10

Like you Mummycav my leg is feeling a lot better but still get the odd twinge so am not risking anything just yet, if I get further improvement tomorrow I may try a gentle jog.

As for Tenerife, forecast is hot, dry, mainly sunny, can't wait! 😎

Ripcurlrana71 profile image
Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply toBerksrover

Good luck! 🤞🤞🤞

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BerksroverGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Am planning on making my short and slow comeback tomorrow evening, fingers crossed!

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply toBerksrover

Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 for you. Slow and short run.

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BerksroverGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Sums me up perfectly, short and slow 😁

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply toBerksrover

😂😂😂

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBerksrover

I'll be looking for the update....this IC will be a lonely place when youre gone though, but hopefully not much longer for me, I cant stand seeing all these folk running past my house, they all look so, well, you know, runnerlike...

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BerksroverGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Well I went out, did a slow 5k, can feel my calf a bit but hopefully not done any more damage, will be at least Sunday before I go out again, so hopefully a bit more rest will help, hope you are back out there soon Mummycav and Ripcurlrana71 thanks for your kind wishes as always x

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBerksrover

What a relief..a nice rest between now & Sunday just to be safe...very sensible 😉

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BerksroverGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

See you by the market, sea front, Los Cristianos, Tenerife, 8.00am Sunday, gentle jog along the promenade?

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBerksrover

I’ll be there

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10

Oh I'm glad to hear this! You must be relieved & glad to have more knowledge of this particular problem which you can monitor more closely now & in the future. Roll on next weekend and a super run in the making for you... X

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSlinkymalinki

thanks slinky-malinki ...fingers crossed x

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10

So pleased to hear this. Just a bit of patience and r & r and you’ll be right as rain. Xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toDizzysmum17

I cant wait for my test run!! xx

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Tbae

Great news Bev.

Such a comfort to have the expertise of your friend Emma.

You would need that for the complexity of your no kneecap leg.

You are a real trooper and inspiritational in what you have and will achieve.

💥🏃‍♀️💥👏👏

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toTbae

Such lovely words, as ever, Tbae ...I am dying to go out there into this beautiful weather, im sure the streets are missing me!! It will be all worthwhile when I'm at one with the outdoors again x

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SuzyKK

Fantastic news - remember she said start with some sort runs... ;-) x

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Deals1Graduate10

Great news

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Duddles

I may have said this to you before, but I had recurring Achilles problems years ago, and was advised I may have been using my trainers for too long. So I bought a new pair and the problems disappeared almost overnight.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toDuddles

Ooooo, interesting 🤔...now, I know I said I’m low maintainance but I did say not where runnings concerned! Up & running here I come!!! 😉

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Duddles in reply toMummycav

Apparently shoes wear gradually, you don't notice it, and end up running with an unintentional limp. The more you run, the more distortion is put on the joint - or in my case the Achilles.

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Jelon

Great news, what a relief 😊👍🏻

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toJelon

Phew, that's what I thought!!

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10

Yay great news!!!! So pleased for you. Despite being on the IC you do have you the company of the lovely Berksrover - enjoy!! 😊 ☕️ 🍰 xx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toRipcurlrana71

Yes, I'm in good company!!

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Richard7Graduate10

Good news and I am sure the days will fly past. Put your feet up with a cuppa

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toRichard7

Thanks Richard7 ...Well its Thursday now so tick tock, nearly time!! (not that im counting or anything!!)

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Razouski

Glad you got some expert advice. I found heel drops were an absolute godsend when I had achilles related problems a year or so ago, so hopefully you'll soon be back to fighting fitness (well running fitness anyway).

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toRazouski

Thanks Razouski ...they certainly are!!

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Good news that it will hopefully settle soon Mummycav . Rest up for a few days and then gently back to running sounds like a really positive outcome. And I agree, a good physio is worth their weight in gold.😊

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSandraj39

They certainly are Sandraj39 and shes only a two min walk up the hill from me too, honestly, I am blessed where I live!!! x

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Yay! Sounds very promising and you’re going to be a perfect patient and follow her directions to a T 😉. Short little runs to ease back in....

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thanks Sask, Im thinking that when I do eventually get out there I'm going to be doing a good few short runs, don't want to break again x

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Good plan!

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

So glad you got some expert advice, MC - and it sounds all very fixable hooray! A week’s rest will do wonders for your running, too, resting up all those hardworking muscles and ligaments. Heal quickly and do those exercises religiously. Big hug from me. xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSadie-runs

Thank you Sadie-runs , I am doing those exercises religiously & am waiting patiently for the 5 days to be up!! Hug warmly accepted xx

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AgelesslassGraduate10

Well that is certainly good news, let it heal now, no sneaky trial runs, be patient Mummycav.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toAgelesslass

Thanks Agelesslass ...I am soooo tempted in this beautiful weather but I am being good!!

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Oh I didn't know you had a problem with your ankle Mummycav . But it sounds good news for you. Phew!

I've had ankle problems since May, they can take ages to heal because of the low blood supply, so frustrating but we always need to keep an eye on them. In the heat my ankles puffed up like puffa fish! Not a good look 😳

Glad you enjoyed the "massage". Now you've turned that corner you might want to consider regular sports massages 😩

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toIrishprincess

I think that's a good idea Irishprincess , I enjoyed the massage, which is def not like me!! Ankle problems are a right royal pain aren't they?! ankles & knees are the essential parts!!

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toMummycav

Not sure "enjoy" is a word I'd use about a sports massage 😩

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MikeJones68Graduate10

Glad it's nothing to worry about Bev :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toMikeJones68

Thanks MikeJones68 , I was def thinking the worst!!

Phew, so pleased its not serious. A five day rest will have you prancing like a gazelle again xxx

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

hahaha Hidden ….I wish I did run like a gazelle but that all in my mind, I could tell by the beefcake's face that day on the canal!! These 5 days are dragging....

in reply toMummycav

The beefcake night have felt the same, that you were fleeting by like a racehorse while he thumped along. That five days will go fast, and you will feel all the better for a break,I bet x

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

hahaha he might've been but he didn't show it! I def will feel better after a break, just hope I don't struggle with fitness, I've been swimming & to pilates this week to keep things moving, but there's nowt like running is there? x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Clever you getting it looked at Mummycav...and a reassuring result.😊

Overworked muscles is a fair reason to take a rest too😉! Lots of kms in those ankles the last few weeks..

Follow your phsyio's advice and all will be well. Take care😊xx

I will run for you this evening.😘....

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Thanks Bluebirdrunner , I enjoyed that run!! They certainly have run some distance over the last couple of months so its no wonder theyre complaining!! I am sticking to the exercises & resisting the temptation of running in this beautiful weather! :-/ xx

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misswobbleGraduate10

Me neither. Can’t afford it anyway 😃. I did have an ultrasound sesh once when I first got my shin splint. Holy shi*e. The thing must have over stimulated my pain receptors or something 😤. Never again 😁

Get slowly back to it, go steady and it will heal Hot Epsom salts baths 👍😃🏃‍♀️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tomisswobble

Thanks misswobble , I have some Epsom salts now thanks to you!! Every little helps as they say!!

Good news ... often our minds run away with itself and comes back with worse case scenario.. great to have a good diagnosis

Hope you are fully recoveted soon 😀

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Youre right Hidden , I was thinking the worst that maybe I really am not a runner & my body is shouting this at me...But, thankfully, I was wrong!

Fab news indeed

I took my (gymnast and hyper-mobile) daughter to a sports physiology with a bad back. I was incredibly impressed with how quickly and efficiently he diagnosed and gave exercises that did the trick

(Apparently slouching is a good thing!)

Keep on the right side of Emma and stay patient 👩‍⚕️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to

Wow Hidden , who'd have thought that about slouching??!! Glad your daughter is ok though & the exercises are priceless aren't they?

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linda9389Graduate10

Nice friend. You may be seeing a lot of her through this running lark. I'd love a friend like that :D

Glad it's nothing serious and that you shouldn't have too long to wait :)

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply tolinda9389

I know linda9389 ...I'm very lucky...and to top it off, she didn't charge me either, she said it was part of my birthday present!!!! bless her...I have been doing my exercises religiously, this flipping weather is so lovely, I am dead tempted to go out but I am being good :-)

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linda9389Graduate10

No. No. No. No. Nooo! Definitely be good. It will be worth it 😀

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

I'll keep my halo glowing & will be a recovering angel! ;-)) x

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DebJogsOn

Glad to hear you're on the mend Bev! 😊

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toDebJogsOn

Looking forward to getting back out there, might try a gentle jog on Sunday...thanks Deb x

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Decker

That is great news that it is nothing too serious MC 🙂 Heal up soon.

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toDecker

Thanks Decker...what a relief?!

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Fabulous450Graduate10

Glad to hear it’s just a bit of R&R to full recovery Mummycav!! Great news!! 😍😍❤️

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toFabulous450

Thanks Fab...can’t wait to get out there again, I’ve missed it so much this week...glad it’s only over worked muscle!! xx

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