I was lucky enough to get some really soulful runs in Cornwall last week along with some serious relaxation and sunny coastal walking.
So this week was bound to feel more gloomy. However along with the not so inspiring scenery and some days working in school (I'm a teacher) - obviously minus the children - I've also developed a bump on my right knee. As my default setting is 'OMG I'm obviously dying' I was hoping the GP would give it a name and say this is what we do about it. But no - seems it could be any number of things and I should have an ultrasound (obviously need to wait for this...more worry). He thinks it might be related to the fall onto my knee back in October (where I did smack it really hard - lots of bruising).
On a better note as it's not causing me pain (apart from feeling a bit sore from time time) he said I could run on it so long as it was 'just a light jog' until 'we know what we're dealing with'. So at least I can still keep lightly jogging my worries to the back of my mind.
Realised after I should probably asked for a definition of a light jog - but have decided to interpret it as I can do 3k on alternate days and throw in an odd 5k here and there?
Sorry for the self indulgent whining - just needed to get it off my chest 😔
Wishing myself back in Cornwall....
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Your comment about your default setting made me laugh because I'm a bit like that too. I was flying on Sunday and woke up with a really red bloodshot eye. My immediate reaction was "brain bleed" and should I even fly?!!! We got a doctor for reassurance and then I felt stupid because "it's only a bloodshot eye" but I'm not taking any chances with my health 🙂
But look at it this way. Doctors usually err on the side of great caution and so if you were told you can run then the doctor doesn't think there's anything seriously wrong with your bump.
I think your suggested run lengths sound fine. Maybe take yourself off somewhere beautiful to feed the soul?
My reaction would've been the same! How frustrating for you. I hope it's nothing serious and will go of its own accord but can understand why you would be worried. Glad you had a relaxing week though with some lovely runs to carry you through the reality of work this week. (I'm ignoring my planning til the inset day!) We're off to Cornwall tomorrow for some cycling, running & walking if my back allows it - twisted & strained on a school trip to France just before the hols but massaged yesterday. Let us know how you get on? 😊
Well this is clearly the place to be for worriers 😮- I am another of this merry band! I agree with IP though - your gp is erring on the side of caution and making sure he covers everything, which is exactly as it should be. Hope you get the appointment through soon though so that you know what your dealing with. In the meantime, enjoy those gentle runs - and lovely memories of Cornwall; the photos are beautiful btw. 🙂
Oh dear - never great getting news like that. Especially when it is a little open to interpretation. Hopefully it is nothing and you can take the time to enjoy some lighter runs before being back to normal soon.
Thanks Richard. I really don't like uncertainty (I'm a control freak 😂) but as I've commented above if the doc had been definite about something minor I'd probably be worrying he might have missed something. Will try to put it to the back of my mind.
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