Oh happy, joyous days of yore.
aliboo and nicht_eilen are today's last minute entrants - welcome!
nicht_eilen needn't worry on my behalf - I've barely left the sofa since the hot weather struck. It's not even as though it's the injury couch, just turned very idle. Very poor attitude for a triathlete.
If I have missed your completion post let me know.
I've just written to you on another post. Hey! You! Get off of my couch!
Hey! Waletta! Hope you and the aide-de-camp are well in Abergwaun.
Hi Doss, look what's just appeared in my mail box. Well at least it encouraged me to get a password and delve. Aide-de-camp waiting on me hand and foot at the moment. Well that's the theory. Post op currently so can only look on with envy at runners.
Oh, woe is me and my portable lap harp ..... I've sprained my ankle walking the dog! It's swollen and hot 
How long do you think?......go on, break it to me!
Best sit down, deep breath............ I didn't run for 2 weeks with mine
Doc at the Minor Injuries Unit told me not to run until the swelling had gone down, Ice it four times a day and take Ibuprofen to ease the pain.
Did you go over on it ? What happened ? xxx
My lovely Millie was on the lead and pulled me down some steps. I just landed abruptly and had to stop as it hurt. Weird thing was, it was okay for the rest of the walk, and then, later, (after showing off my new heeled shoes to someone) it suddenly hurt and became swollen. An hour later and I can barely walk on it or move it!!
Did that work for you? 
Yes it did My left ankle/foot has always been a bit dodgy as I fell down some steps a couple of years ago and sprained it very badly, it came up like an elephants foot and then went a horrible purple colour with the bruising so it has always been a bit of a weak spot for me. I am doing ankle strengthing exercises to try and toughen it up a bit xxx
Thanks for the encouragement and sympathy
I will not let this stop me ..... I shall defy the injury couch!
(Well, not for long!!)
Good to read of such positive thought.
The power of positive thought (and the fact that I'm most likely a big fuss pants) sees the swelling disappeared this morning, pain almost completely gone! Very strange indeed!
That's great news I_will , glad youre on the mend , how bizarre ! xxx
I would recommend some kind of support when you get back out to gentle running to start with.
Ankles are funny things.
Thanks for the tip. That sounds like a good idea
Come on Sir, you need to lead by example. Get that kit on and get out there before it warms up. You don't want to lose all your hard won fitness. How about doing w5r3. That's more than doable for a triathlete like yourself, then a quick bout of S&F and you'll be back in form again. Go for it, you know you want to ( deep down!) I'll even get the bejewelled ocarina out of mothballs and play you a quick fanfare if you like
Unf I have a very busy day ahead planning military manoeuvres to a meeting with the Queen's own and much included hilarity. Also today I have a lunch appt with an old friend on the long term injury couch. Then the three day manoeuvres takes me to Friday. Will try to fit into my kit on Friday morning. May be difficult after meeting Queen's own.
Lieutenant KittyKat007 (triathlete), never fear, you will not sit in the corner again in this lifetime!
Aye, pah. Am taking the iron horse north over the border tomorrow so may not be around then for a few days other than brief posts. Expecting you to take charge if necessary.
Is RICE an acronym a secret potion?
Queen's own what?
That's the sort of thing you have to guess or make a choice of your own on these posts I'm afraid. We used to be a top military regiment fighting all that came between me and graduation, mainly a woman in a pink top. Watch Chariots of Fireish on YouTube (make sure you spell it exactly like this). Now we're a lot more serious. All these titled people and objects are friends of yore.
Oh no am I infecting every one else now *goes off to find sterile bubble to sit in*
Hope you get better soon
Chin up Lieutenant Spoonierunning (veterinary corps, triathlete). I'm on the i.c. - idle couch. Get better soon - the scout bunnies need you.
Hmm? Do you reckon the Queen lends out her household cavalry to do house cleaning. It's not my forte.
Aah, not au fait with that one. A clue?
Ahh! Not nec. Second Lieutenant I_will (classics div, triathlete) has filled me in.
I guess the mess tent will be trashed on my return!
Oh, of course, sos Madge!
Who me? Sorry dozzer, been sleeping on the couch, so excited with completing the triathlon, overspun yesterday and had too much sherbet. Over did it on the trampoline too, elastics gone. But, I've left the bunting up to see you on your way.
Madge x
Language, poppy, language!
Are they a bit like the ankle support Lieutenant Spoonierunning (veterinary corps, triathlete) recommends?
We only had sporks.
That's the business!
While you're here can you do a bit of cleaning. Ta.
Ho! A brave offer!
What do I hold the steak down with when I try to cut it? And how do I eat my rhubarb fool? The cake is obviously with the cake forks as long as that lad from TOWIE has brought them back.
Aye, I was at Sevastopol with Cardigan you know.
No no no, I ate baklava in my balaclava, cardigan and wellingtons.
How gracious of you to underestimate my age to such a degree.
Cripes, I didn't realise he's a Wessex, not an Essex. Guess I should be a bit less derogatory.
Not my era I'm afraid, dear. If you have any Duke Ellington that would be better.
Oh yes! Iced gems - they were the business. Eat all the little biscuit bits then stuff all the sugary bits in afterwards.
A bit twangy for my sophisticated tastes. Cake forks and all that.
Well dang me! As grandad would say.
F U N E X?
Nice one!
No. That's your style. I have that boil in a bag stuff I can do on my Primus stove. With cold beans because I can't be bothered to heat them. Only the cake is worthy of real cutlery.
Lost me now.
Aye, you're the twin who got adopted by the rich people in the big house. I got left to fend for myself amongst the other street urchins.
Yep off to the vacuum for me.
I can't put a radiator in a tent. Be reasonable!
Second Lieutenant KittyKat007 (distribution div, triathlete), there are limits, at least use your fingers.
Ewwwwwgh Edinburgh rock!! Noooooo!! A cunning invention of 1950s dentists to ensure they were never out of work. What you need to bring back is some of those little Scottie dog shaped shortbread biscuits in a tartan tin. Have a good trip m'dear. Keep posting
Will do, if poss.
Am just packing kilt - always diff to make sure it's not creased when I get there.
You could always wear it on the journey! Just make sure you mind the gap when you get off the train 
Fair point - if Chris Hoy can pull it off so can I.
Yep, secure. Under the coleus as usual.
Am hoping pumpkin patrol is out for me. Must go now Night pop and pups and bird
I can run for 30mins but how do i increase my speed?
Week 7 down 6 more to GDay
Run Sweat and Beers 5k Virtual Run Medal
WK9R2 Aaaaaalmost there!
