ENVIOUS? WHO ME?.....

[59er]

So this morning I am beginning to realize that my ankle, which I twisted eight days ago ( not that I'm counting ) is going to be a slow process to get it back to fitness. Each evening I plunge it into ice cold water to reduce the puffiness that has developed throughout the day and wonder when will I be able to run again? I put on two pounds last week and am missing being able to get out into the fresh air - sun, wind or rain. I can see C25K coming for the third time but I shall look forward to that. Until then, I guess I'll just plump up the cushions on my IC and go green every time I read your posts!

Happy running you lot! 😉

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Sorry about your injury 59er, I hope it won't be too long before you can get back to running and are off the IC, in the meantime keep reading other posts on this forum and you can still congratulate or advise runners on their runs and achievements.

[59er Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I am counting the days AlMorr but as I look out the window at the steadily falling rain I can't help feeling a little wistful.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

☔ It's raining where I'm as well, a change from the lovely sunny weather of last week.

[59er Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Indeed! Lockdown isn't quite so much fun in this weather but I do enjoy sitting inside and not having to go anywhere when it's like this. The noise of the rain on the window I find is quite therapeutic 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

☔ Rain ☔ 👍

[Wimborne]

I so get how you are feeling. Don’t loose sight of just how far you have come and your amazing achievement . Think of this as just a pause. I hope you heal well and so look forward to your coming back posts....you have so got this when you are all fit and well again.

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Wimborne]

Thanks Wimborne - you've talked me up into feeling that hey! yes I'll get there. In these times of uncertainty my problem is but a blip.

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Bless you, I feel for you because I’ve sprained an ankle and know what it’s like. It does take time to heal unfortunately because there is slow blood flow to that area (further away from the heart). Rest, elevation and ice is the way to go, but when you can then start doing gentle exercises (even just rotating your ankle helps with mobility but only do this when you’re pain free) and stretches, especially the calves. An ankle injury tightens up the calves so stretch the calves regularly.

Looking forward, you’ll need to strengthen the ankle as it will be more prone to further injury again ☹️

However, it is very treatable and you will run again. But of course, ease back into running when the time comes, which you no doubt know 🙂

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks for your encouraging words. The worst thing about this is that I had a problem with the other ankle (same foot) a couple of years ago and spent a year on the IC. Hence the talk of doing C25K for a third time. I will indeed take it slowly as the thought of not being able to run makes me quite miserable but I need to get everything into perspective. The bruise is out and it's a sprain fortunately - not a break!

[Irishprincess Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

Once a runner always a runner... 🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ouch that sounds painful, I wonder if a tubi grip type support would help?

Hope you heal soon and can get out even if for a short walk

[59er Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I wrote you a reply earlier today but it's disappeared! I have a tubi grip which I've been wearing but tbh I'm not sure if it's doing any good. What's so frustrating is that I've just treated myself to a Vivoactive 3 and it keeps telling me to MOVE!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 59er]

Turn your move notifications off in settings, i do understand it’s so frustrating, after I was ill in january my vo2max went down and down and there i was running 8 k and my vivoactive telling me i had a fitness age of 79 lol

[59er Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Haha! I haven't quite got to that stage yet 😆

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Yikes, sorry you are not only still on the IC but also that your ankle is still needing ice treatment each day. Is it maybe time to get it checked out in case there is some deeper damage?. Take care 🤗

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs but this is another ankle - different injury 🤣

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

Oh no 🤗

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Keep the faith - you will be back! I know only too well how frustrating it feels being stuck on the ic but each time, I work my way back! Take care and hope your ankle is better soon.🙂

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39 - I will indeed be back just hope it's in a few weeks rather than months. I'm not good at sitting still! 😜

[MartinKH Graduate10]

As somebody who is just off the IC after 7 weeks, I can empathise.

I was also envious of all the lovely folks on here and their great runs.

Wish you a good recovery and you will be back.

[59er Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Thanks MartinKH - I guess I just need to be patient and look forward to that feeling of the first run after the IC - that's a great feeling isn't it?

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Like you say it's only 8 days and I know 8 days can seem so long when you want to run. Keep doing what you are but if you find it's not getting better maybe get it checked out by a doctor. Good luck 🤞🤞

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy - there has obviously been some improvement. The bruising is out and I can walk on it so I'm going in the right direction 😉

[Hidden]

You'll be back amongst it all soon. The important thing is to be back when it's ready. Look after yourself.

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes - the trick is to wait until it IS ready! I need to be patient 😊

[Wenderwoo]

I could have written this post, what with shielding and the dodgy Achilles! Sorry to hear of your injury.....we’ll go green together on the couch! 🤢🤣

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

Oooh Wenderwoo are you still suffering with your Achilles? Ankles are so frustrating aren't they? You just can't really do anything to jolly them along to fitness can you? Who knows we may well be doing the C25K together again in the future 😃

[Wenderwoo in reply to 59er]

Unfortunately yes. I had physio, and had started running again twice a week as advised by the Physio. But then the physio stopped with lockdown, and so did the running, and the Achilles reared it’s ugly head again. I think it’s stubborn as it’s a long term thing. But, I’m currently trying calf strengthening exercises as I feel it stems from there. Fingers crossed we can get back to it sometime soon.....I quite like the idea of starting again tbh 😁

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

I don't know about you but the injury has taken all my motivation for exercise away. I really do need to start to so something but it's difficult when you can't use your ankle!

[Wenderwoo in reply to 59er]

Absolutely! I need to start something as I feel myself expanding daily!

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Wenderwoo]

🤣 me too!

[Hidden]

Hello 59er

So sorry to read about your setback and I can well imagine how miserable you feel when you just want to get out there. You are definitely not alone in this and I hope that helps a bit. Lots of other green faces are popping up to keep you company and here is mine 🤢 😆 I know what you mean, I’ve found it hard to watch others running on ahead enjoying their runs whilst I’ve been ill/injured. I hope your recovery isn’t a long one this time and that in the meantime you find ways to keep up your spirits. 🤗

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hello jorgeRuns!

I've been wondering where you were and this post explains it! I'm sorry to hear that you've been ill/injured and hope that you're now on the mend.

I shouldn't winge because when push comes to shove it could be a lot worse so I'm going to try and look on the bright side and I'll meet you in C25K next time round!

Take care!

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh so sorry that you're injured! It is so frustrating, but you will heal and hopefully soon!

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks Roxdog. Yes - frustrating is the word but hey ho! I can't change it. It'll teach me to look where I'm going though 😂 We appear to be in the same age bracket and I see you've had your fair share of injuries/aches and pains so you'll know exactly how I'm feeling. Wish I'd started this running lark years ago!

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to 59er]

As a fellow injured runner I do understand! Just about getting back to a very slow, cautious run after over a month. It's going to be a slow process though, no long runs for me for a while yet!

[59er Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Slowly slowly catchy monkey!