Sunny good morning to you all...

[Mummycav]

At last, I have been released into the outside world again...I have been looking forward to this day for over a week!

I decided that I would try for 2kms this morning & the flattest route is the canal towpath,, so I parked up, put my 40p in the machine & started my warm up walk, everything felt ok...after 5 mins I started gently kissing the ground & still, all felt good, runkeeper announced that I’d reached 1km, at this point I can’t say that my ankle was completely pain free, I could def feel it but it wasn’t screaming, just whispering, pulling just to remind me that this was the start of my recovery week...the whispering got louder, so I stopped & walked...admitted defeat...I turned around heading back to the car, I turned all my tech off, Strava hadn’t tecorded properly anyway so I deleted that activity....I found a wall & did some stretches, doesn’t feel too bad, I could’ve prob kept running but, still considering myself a relatively new runner, I didn’t...I carried on walking then thought I’d just give it another go...so set my tech off again & ran to the bridge nearest the car...yes it hurt, I could feel every step but it’s not going to go straight back to normal is it?? I’m sat in the car now having done a few minutes cool down walk. If it wasn’t for my ankle I feel I could’ve run forever!! I’ve no pain in it at the moment, let’s see what the rest of the day brings...a couple of days & I’ll try again...slowly & surely I will get there...

I’m not disappointed with my run, I don’t think it was a bad run, it was a test run, a recovery run...

Thankyou for all your support, encouragement & care you’ve sent me over the last week..

boy did it feel good to be back outside this morning!!

Happy running in this lovely sunshine everyone...there really is nothing like it xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

Oh MC, you totally did the right thing there. And that’s actually what marks you out as a real runner - knowing when to be sensible and not push it. Little forays back into running like this will do you the power of good, body and spirit. A little more rest will and you will be sorted - do you have physio exercises to do? Am rooting for you my lovely. 👍 xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks Sadie-runs , this is my plan...10 mins every couple of days...swimming, Pilates & bike on the other days and I’ll soon be back on track xx

[Berksrover Graduate10]

Glad you got out and tested yourself, I really hope you can continue your recovery, was thinking of you as I huffed and puffed up and down the beach front this morning

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Berksrover]

Thanks Berksrover , hope you’re enjoying Tenerife? Running on the beach will be building those calf muscles up nicely! Glad I joined you briefly on your run! 😉

[Berksrover Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Lol, no sand running, just up and down the promenade, the hills here always turn my calves into cannonballs

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Berksrover]

Sounds perfect?! Cannonball calves, woo, bet you can’t half boot a football?! 😂💪🏻

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Gently does it. Don't push too hard too quickly. 5 - 10 mins might be all you needed on first run

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Richard7]

Actually Richard7 ...you’ve made a good point there, instead of aiming for a distance I ought to just run with a certain amount of time in mind instead?! D’oh, never thought of that!! I was limping slightly for a bit afterwards but it’s feeling ok now 👍🏼

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

A nice gentle test run MummyCav...are you still reporting back to Emma your sports physio friend?

Your patience will be rewarded, rest days and strenghening exercises, and listening out for any stress.

Have a lovely day and remember time heals....😊xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Hi Jan, yes it was gentle, I was very careful, which made me slow my pace right down, shame coz I could’ve run forever this morning, it was beautiful out there. Yes, Emma has text me over the weekend seeing how I’m doing & I will let her know how it’s been today after my run. Strengthening exercises are the best thing ever, I am proving to be more patient than I thought I could be at the moment!! xx

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Nice to hear from you mummycav. Keep up the exercises and be patient and you’ll soon be back to where you were. 👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 , I hope so 💪🏻🏃🏼‍♀️😉

[Hidden]

You were wise to stop, but i bet if you keep doing mini runs, it will gradually strengthen.

And canal path??? Hoping for beefcake again????? xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

That’s my plan Hidden , short runs for this week, strengthening exercises in between. Oooooo, I could’ve done with a beefcake this morning although I’d probably have straightened myself up that much I’d have pulled summet else!! 😂😂 xx

[Hidden in reply to Mummycav]

A Hahaha that made me spray tea all over my phone!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

ouchy and good call... has your physio given you some strengthening exercises? strong ankles are so important for us runners

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks ju-ju- ...yes, she’s given me a few to do...short little runs are my plan for this week x

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Very sensible plan MC. Slow and steady.... and short runs will be the name of the game for now. Nice to have you back running with us though

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks Sask, I’ve missed it!! I slowed my pace right down & kind of experimented with my landings to see if it made a difference, you’re right, short runs are def the way forward x

[Tbae]

Gosh your a trooper Bev.

Team Emma and Bev will get you there.

💥🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💥👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thanks fella, I’m def trying my best x

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Glad you managed to get out to test your ankle. Sounds like things are looking positive as you managed a run! Very wise to not run through more pain. I’m sure that will really help your recovery.

Good luck and keep us posted. X

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Thanks Ripcurlrana71 ...I prob could’ve run through & got used to the pain but I thought better of it, it’s killed me not running last week so another week would be torture!! x

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

I know where you’re coming from. 5 days seemed a lifetime to me! Look at us missing running??! A change from 6 months ago for me.

Sending best wIshes to quick healing Bev. x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thank you ...Haha...I know, who actually are we?!! xx

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

So great to see you’re back out there Bev. I know you’ll go careful so take care and look after yourself. Xx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Dizzysmum17]

Thank you lovely...I will xx

[linda9389 Graduate10]

That wonderful feeling of getting back to running after enforced rest almost makes injury worth it ... but only almost! Great that you are listening to your foot closely. Hope it continues to make good progress and that you'll soon be flying along without giving it a second thought 🙂

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Thank you so much...haha yes, almost!! Ahhhhhh, I look forward to the day when I can just run without listening to anything but my music!! xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

I think I've missed something Mummycav because I thought you had Achilles problems or is it all coming from your ankle? I know you're getting treatment but have you thought about wearing an ankle support on a run? When my ankle got iffy I wore a support for a little while and it really helped.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

no, you’ve haven’t missed anything, my sports physio friend said it’s over-worked muscles down the sides of my Achilles...funnily enough, I have bought an ankle support today...and some gel thingys to put in my trainers, anything will help!! Thanks Irishprincess x