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59erGraduate10
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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! πŸ˜‰

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AlMorr profile image
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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.

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

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.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply to59er

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

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toAlMorr

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 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10β€’ in reply to59er

β˜” Rain β˜” πŸ‘

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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.

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toWimborne

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.

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IrishprincessGraduate10

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 πŸ™‚

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

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!

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IrishprincessGraduate10β€’ in reply to59er

Once a runner always a runner... πŸ™‚

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

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

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

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!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduateβ€’ in reply to59er

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

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

Haha! I haven't quite got to that stage yet πŸ˜†

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

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 πŸ€—

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

Thanks Grannyhugs but this is another ankle - different injury 🀣

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GrannyhugsGraduate10β€’ in reply to59er

Oh no πŸ€—

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Sandraj39Graduate10

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.πŸ™‚

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toSandraj39

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! 😜

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MartinKHGraduate10

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.

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toMartinKH

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?

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Buddy34Graduate10

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 🀞🀞

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toBuddy34

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 πŸ˜‰

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

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply to

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

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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! 🀒🀣

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toWenderwoo

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 πŸ˜ƒ

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Wenderwooβ€’ in reply to59er

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 😁

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toWenderwoo

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!

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Wenderwooβ€’ in reply to59er

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

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toWenderwoo

🀣 me too!

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 🀒 πŸ˜† 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. πŸ€—

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply to

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!

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RoxdogGraduate10

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

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toRoxdog

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 πŸ˜‚ 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!

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RoxdogGraduate10β€’ in reply to59er

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!

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59erGraduate10β€’ in reply toRoxdog

Slowly slowly catchy monkey!

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