Doing IC Time.

[Tbae]

It’s been 4 days since I last trotted at Green Gym and 3 days since strength gym.

Ankle improving but not ready to trot and mr brain is not too keen neither.

Spent some of my time looking back at things that have gently passed my way over the past months while trotting.

Trying to tell mr brain that it is never too late to learn and what about life time learning.🤔

I am sure he still blames me for getting us into this mess in the first place.

Hope everybody’s plans going well.

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[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Oh no Tbae! What's happened to your ankle?

[Tbae in reply to Irishprincess]

Think it’s a strain,IP, since I changed to my stronger lead leg to try and pick up pace.Oddly that I naturally lead with my weaker leg before this.

Hopefully getting there and on the waiting list to see a physio.

Hopefully back and trotting before that happens.

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[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Grrrrrr, I hope it feels better soon Tbae and you're out where you belong. I have an "iffy" ankle since I sprained it a year ago. It still reminds me it's not happy on long runs sometimes. Strengthening and balancing exercises are good for the ankle and make sure you stretch your calves often too as ankle injuries can cause tight calves. I learned this recently from my sports masseur and it does seem to ease the ankles.

[Tbae in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP I will take that on board.🌟

Tbh, I had to look up and clarify the medical definitions of strain and sprain.One is where you wrench the ankle and I did not do that.

Think my situation is some what masked by a dormant arthritic condition, psuedo gout.

Hopefully I can stop whinging and able to crack on again.

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[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Wishing you a speedy recovery young man! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🤞🥰

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Hi Tbae, sorry about your injury, it won't be long before you can get "trotting" again. Love the photo above, especially the one that says 'when I was a boy, so many helpers.' 😀 I am so glad that your ankle is improving. Yes indeed, the term 'life long learning' applies to all of us, over the last 5 years or so I have registered with a Online course from various universities called Futurelearn, doing all those courses keeps the old brain ticking. My plan come spring is to once again go over C25K with a few runs, probably starting with week 3 and working up to a 30 minute run on the 🎓 graduation day of my what they call here "runiversary". 😊 🏃

[Tbae in reply to AlMorr]

Gosh Alan your a busy man.

Inspiritational and you play a good game.

I have to keep reminding myself not slip into just talking a good game.

Atb Alan with your plan.

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[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

😊🎓👍🎶🚴🏃🚶way to go Tbae,

[Razouski]

Oh dear, I didn't know you were on the IC Tbae. What has happened? I hope it's only temporary.

[Tbae]

Ankle strain I think Mrs Raz.

Not plantar fasciitis pleased to say.

Waiting to see physio but hopefully keep moving and gently get back out there.

Hope you are better🤔

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[Hidden]

Ouchy, sorry to hear about your ankle Tbae . You have a really positive attitude though, and loads of enthusiasm, so don't let it get you down. I just know you'll be back out there as soon as you can. I really hope you recover soon. Anyway, I've been keeping the IC nice and warm for you, what with my weird knee thing recently

[Tbae in reply to Hidden]

Thanks my friend and well done on the bling and through the night.

Take good care of you Neil.

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[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Wishing you a swift recovery, Tbae (obviously), but confused by your reference to a leading leg - which I would understand if you were talking about hurdling, but not ordinary running ????

Could you explain please?

[Tbae in reply to UpTheStanley]

Thanks UTS.

Clutching at straws, perhaps.🤔

But I have no cartilage in my left knee for 55years and did not do a good job of rehab then.So always a weak and odd leg.

But strangely I just lead with it.Recently I thought I will start striking predominately with my right leg and trying to pick up my trotting pace.🤔

I have for a 4-6 weeks doing 15 daily plyometric jumps, jumping long with the soft boxes from 3”/6” /12” / 18”/ 24”and high with the 24”box.Perhaps that🤔 but did not cut corners.

Not hurdling UTS.You Probably gallop at twice my pace and U bet you could hurdle anything.🌟

Hope you and Dexi are both good.

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[Flyingred Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you're laid up – hope you recover quickly!

[Tbae in reply to Flyingred]

Thanks FR.

Hope you are good.

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[Flyingred Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thank you. Yes, in top form. Currently enjoying reading about the benefits of Butekyo breathing and applying it to my running.

[Tbae in reply to Flyingred]

Gosh FR you are into all the cutting edge stuff.

Must go and google that.🤔🙈

Bet you that is interesting.🤔

Like another gear I hope.

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[Flyingred Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

You're right – I can't resist exploring the science of health and fitness.

[Tbae in reply to Flyingred]

Way to go FR.

Tried & tested as default and cutting edge for interest.🤔

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[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hope you can get trotting again soon Tbae😙

I know you will listen to your physio' s advice, and although I would love to see you taking part in the speed challenge, be careful on that ankle.

Then there is the snow too!❄⛄

Lovely inspirational quotes.😊xx

[Tbae]

Thanks Jan.🌟

My youngest daughter is a palliative care matron in Guys & St Thomas’s.

I cannot imagine what she has to deal with in that role.

Over time these gently float by.Maybe some sort of coping mechanism.

Funny how you think of children as being just that, even though they probably are wiser and have been exposed to more challenges.

I am very blessed and very proud of them as we all are.

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[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

I wish you speedy healing, dear Tbae. A wee break from running can do wonders for the legs anyway, so enjoy a rest and you will spring back to it when you are good and healed. x

[Tbae in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you dear Sadie.I hope all good with you and your plans.

I was pleased for the other half of the terror duo, he has been through tough times which I was completely unaware of.But he has a good friend close by and this magic forum and a gem like you.🌟

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[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Oh yes, I am so proud of my virtual running buddy, Tbae. 🙂 He is an inspiration and a great runner (and has also been a great source of encouragement for me). I think he and I should be renamed the “Tenacity Duo”, cos we got grit! 😂

This forum will get you through your spell on the IC, no fear. You are made of strong stuff. 💪💪💪

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

I hope things improve soon Tbae. ❤️❤️❤️

Have you got long to wait for a physio appt? If waiting for an NHS one, is it worth the cost of one private appt just to get a physio’s opinion? (I know my wrist is down for routine physio through my consultant at our local hospital, but have heard waits there can be 4 months...)

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Oh so sorry Tbae to hear you’re on the IC, but glad you’re keeping Mr Brain occupied, you’ve taught him so much already. See you back soon. 👍

[Tbae in reply to lexi6]

I do hope all is well with your granddaughter.👏👏

Thank you Lexi and take care of everyone.

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[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Ah Bless Tbae, just heading off to see her now, but needed a quick fix of this forum first. 🤓

[Tbae in reply to lexi6]

Here is one for your daughter/son,

Our child’s life will have many chapters

We only get to write the first few

Make them some of the best chapters in the book.

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[lexi6 Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thats so lovely thank you Tbae, I will definitely pass that on to my daughter. Our champion was sitting up in a chair in the day room when we arrived this morning and on her phone Facetiming her friends! 😀 she may be discharged in the weekend 🤞

[Tbae in reply to lexi6]

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[Tbae]

Yes Melinda.

Here self referral.Last time March 18, as a pensioner never got seen and self repair.

New rule if you have been seen in under 6 months you have to go back through your gp.

They are excellent if you can get seen.

Positive for me is I have been looking after myself.First IC since I started trotting a year ago.

The nhs live well link on here on strength & flex community, magic advice.

Well done on your 2nd HM.fantastic.your a star.🌟

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[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

Oh Bob, great quote! I loved Fred Rogers on Mr Rogers Neighbourhood. He refused to "act" in it and was absolutely himself. 👍😁

[grumpyoldgirl]

Love the quotes, you are using your down time positively, that's not always easy! My autocorrect said Live the quote, that's not easy either! 😁 Take care of that ankle won't you.

[Tbae in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

😂😂 and thank you GOG.

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[roseabi]

Best wishes xxx

[Tbae in reply to roseabi]

Thank you so much for helping this techie🦕 and doing the collage.

Your really are such a generous talent and admin and more.

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