Greetings from the IC 🛋 👋

Hello 👋. How are you all? I’m sitting on the plumped up cushions of the Runner’s Injury Couch 🛋 and have been reading posts about scary tunnels, new running shoes, 8ks, 10ks, post run chocolate 🍫 box raiding, beautiful runs in nature and everything in between. You have all been very busy!

I have an appointment with the ankle and foot specialist at the end of March, so I’m probably sitting tight on the IC until at least then 😒. However, I am pleased to report that I am allowed off the IC for dog walks, Pilates and physio exercises YAY 😃 . However yoga 🧘🏼‍♀️ is proving a bit tricky as my foot doesn’t react well to down-dog, and we all know Adriene’s love for that pose, so I’m having to creatively adapt a bit!

I’m going to try and post each week and just say hello, with a photo from one of my walks. Today’s photo is the drift of crocus flowers near our local pond. Isla and I made it round before the rain and wind set in!

[Timotea Graduate10]

Good for you DD. Keep that core strong and do loads of glute exercises which you can do without involving your ankle. I have yet to complete R3 wk 2…

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

Thanks Timotea. Week 3 run 3 is ready for you when you are ready for it. You’ll do it xx

[dijep Graduate10]

Oh sorry to hear you are back on the IC, I was thinking that you'd not posted recently or I'd missed them. Great that you can still dog walk and do your Pilates. I know that January's YWA is what set off my knee niggling again so I understand your need to adapt.

That certainly looks an amazing display of crocus. They aren't out up here yet but my garden is full of snowdrops.

Keep cozy on the couch 😉

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

Yes, on the IC with a grumbling foot The March 10k with my sister is off the agenda, this time around at least.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Hi Delly, what a shame about the prolonged IC, but being able to get out walking is definitely a plus. Lovely photo too. Nothing like here this morning 💦💨💦💨💦💨

Adriene has many videos that don’t include downward dog, or other poses that may hurt your foot, and of course it’s always encouraged that we modify if any pose is uncomfortable. It’s so good for the rest of your mind and body, so try to keep yoga up if you can! Have a search and I’m sure she’ll serve up something you can enjoy! 🧘‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you Cheeky. I know trying to keep the yoga up will do me good, so I will persevere. As the walking, thank goodness for my four legged friend who gets me out in all weathers!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you are on the couch for a while longer Delly-dot. Well done for keeping up the physio and being as active as you can.

Totally understand about the YWA, I found DD a no go when my foot was bad. I did do some hurt foot Pilates videos with Kim Saha on YouTube that I would recommend though.

(P.s I'm back running again now🤗)

Take care and healing vibes 🌹🌹🌷🌷xxx

[Hidden in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

That’s wonderful to read you are running again! Hooray 😃 👏🏼👍🏼 I shall take a look at the clips you mentioned, thank you 😊

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Hello! Nice to hear from you, but so sorry about your ongoing injury. Glad you have a physio in place though. Look forward to you popping in on the forum! Take care and beautiful picture. 🤗

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you 🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Hello DD, sorry to hear you are curled up comfy on the IC, got room for a little one though? I’m a bit chattery but all I want at the moment is to lose myself in books and music so will be quiet while you heal 😀 Walk when you can, rest when you need

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

I can definitely budge up for a natter and you are very welcome, but you are absolutely forbidden to sit here with an injury - you have lovely new trainers to run in! 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Not injured exactly, just got a lump under investigation so may run at the weekend so will rest a while

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Bring your books, it’s cosy on here. big hug 🤗 xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

I’m concentrating on learning excel formulas, once i’ve cracked this it will save me hours x

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

I’m so sorry to hear that D-d and hope the specialist can sort you out when you see him (or her!). In the meantime I shall look forward to seeing your beautiful photos as Isla takes you out walking!

[Hidden in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you OGR 😊🐶👍🏼

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear about your extended time on the IC Hidden but good that you can still enjoy your walks and some yoga (something I must get back to myself).Take care 🙂

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh definitely keep posting, I would love to hear how you’re getting on. I’m also just about hovering at the rim of my own injury couch, but my foot has gotten definitely better. But it took an annoyingly long time, with down dogs being off the menu for at least 6-7 weeks.

Get well card

[Hidden]

Sorry to hear you're on IC, fingers crossed you'll be able to run again soon! How is Dabby-dot doing? Is she still running?