What a difference a day makes ! 😐

[Instructor57]

Well, today was a rather chilly 3.5K, I was undecided what to wear but went for shorts and a long sleeve running top .

It was certainly chilly on my warm up walk !

Luckily I soon warned up at around 1k

No problem from the hip so far today but I didn't want to push it having also been for a bike ride yesterday .

I actually think it's a bit of arthritis, I do have one or two issues with it , first diagnosed in my neck in my early 40's but it's never really bothered me that much .

Also have quite a weak lower back from straining it many years ago trying to stop my mum from falling over 😐

So any niggles on a run are difficult to determine the cause .

I actually messaged my physio yesterday and he suggested I come and see him but it won't be for at least a couple of weeks as he is so busy !

What he did say to me was don't stop running ! Just keep the mileage down , so that's what I'm doing .

Incidentally, he is an extreme marathon runner, so knows a thing or two about running ! 🤣

Quite frustrating though as I'd like to increase the distances again , but I don't want to end up on the IC.

Ahh well, 😐

Right cup of tea time ! 😁

[Hidden]

Now that is handy, having a physio who is a runner! He'll give sound advice on what to do and not do, while I do think physios who don't run will more quickly say to stop running altogether.

Is it arthritis as in Reumatoïd Arthritis (what I have and what can be held back with the right meds) or Osteoarthritis (what my mother has and for which nothing can be done)? If it's what I have, do check out a specialist, I have no flare-ups anymore nor pains thanks to the right meds.

G'luck on keeping the mileage down!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It's actually osteo , But I'm only guessing that's what my niggles are !

As it happens I have just made the appointment with the physio for next Tuesday 👍

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done for taking it steady, Ian - at least until you hear what the physio is going to say on Tuesday. 👏👏👏👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Julia, yes I will be interested to know !

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Tuesday 13th , so not next week 😐

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

He must be good if he’s so popular! 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Yes, and my appointment is 6:30 pm

[Jools2020 Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

He must be a busy bee!

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate10]

Glad things still not too bad for you. Probably best to be careful in the meantime, till your physio appt 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Yes, I hope it produces some answers 😐

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Glad the hip is behaving for now, i think it was the longer distances that did mine 🤔 actualy felt a little niggle in my other hip/groin on yesterdays run, did an 8k, which maybe after sundays 10k, was a bit much, it's frustrating, as i too, enjoy the longer distances! ☹

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

It's driving me mad at the moment !Was hoping to have done at least a couple of 10k's last month then work up to 10 miles .

Feel I'm going backwards at the moment 😐

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Hello! It sounds as though you’re doing just the right thing for now, and it will be great to see the physio so he can set you on the right track. And great he’s a runner too so he’ll totally get it - he’s probably diagnosed himself a 100 times 😆. You’ll be back to longer runs in no time I’m sure. Having a cup of tea too here, although no run today, will save that until tomorrow. All the best! 😀🏃‍♂️😀🏃‍♂️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Thank you ! Actually just had another cup of tea now (tea addict) 😬

Yes, I was lucky to find this physio !

I first saw him on week 8 of C25k

Enjoy tomorroes run ! 😁👍

[Indielass00]

Good luck with your appointment! Will be interesting to find out what he says. I’m seeing my Osteopath tomorrow.

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thank you ! I hope I can get some answers .

Oh good luck tomorrow 👍🤞

[Indielass00 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks! I’ve had a flare up of Sciatica this week so I’m hoping she can work her magic 🤞🏻

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Oh no !Do you manage to run with sciatica ?

[Indielass00 in reply to Instructor57]

No it just aggravates it more. Good job I’m not running at the moment anyway but still a pain in the bum, literally! 😂

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Oh dear , i hope the osteopath can help 🤞

[Indielass00 in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks, me too

[Birdlady64 Graduate10]

Good luck with the physio appointment. The niggles must be really annoying. At least he didnt say to stop running - that's a big positive!

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Birdlady64]

Thanks, it would help just to know what it is !At the moment I'm just making assumptions,

Ahh well , fingers crossed for Tuesday 13th 🤞