morning run

[SweatyHettie]

Good morning everyone! Continuing with the magic plan my run was 44 minutes today. We did an extended beach route as it was such nice conditions.

Fully paid up member of the tomato ten as you can see! This was Ebony’s post run stretch - ie watching me from the comfort of her chair!

Unfortunately, I’ve noticed a niggle in my right Achilles, so it might be the IC for a bit - gutted as this was my longest run to date but I don’t want to aggravate it - RICE for a bit and I’ll see how it goes - any tips welcomed!

[Sax64 Graduate10]

You could try standing on a step and do heel raises and dips. As it all strengthens, in time, you can progress to single leg raises and dips. It worked for me. You're doing amazingly well, keep at it.

[SweatyHettie in reply to Sax64]

Thanks Sax I’ll try that - so annoying as I’ve never really had any injuries and I’ve been scrupulous with stretches to prevent them - but all part of the experience. Hopefully it will ease up soon 🤞🏼

[Folkylass Graduate10]

Well done SweatyHettie you are doing fab. I love the photo especially Ebony she is so glamorous 😂😂. You look very happy too.

Take care with your Achilles. The exercises mentioned will help I’m sure and maybe advice from a professional such as a physio for advice and other exercises that they would advise too just to make sure. Take care🙋‍♀️x

[SweatyHettie in reply to Folkylass]

Thanks Folkylass haha I’ve never thought as Ebony as glamorous, she will love that!🤣

I’m going to have to amend my June quest now but I will take the opportunity to replace the runs with more strength and flex until my Achilles improves and I’ll definitely look at physio too . I’ll still get plenty of walks in, Ebony will see to that!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to SweatyHettie]

More strength work will be good... loads of upper body and even one leg exercise too!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Ouchie... well done you.. a super location and a good run...Ease up now until that pain has gone..

runnersworld.com/health-inj...

Some useful advice here maybe, and this NHS link is useful too

nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/...

But, you know not to head out until it has really eased and if it persists. then please, go and get it checked out

Ebony needs you in tip top form

[SweatyHettie in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the links Floss I will check them out later, just heading out to work now. I intend to be properly sensible to recover fully before setting out again. 👍🏼