Is there a space on the IC?

[5kOrBust]

After Sunday's run (which I really enjoyed, a new route that took in a local 'park' and wood), my ankles are agony. My achilles I believe. I'm hoping it's because I didn't wear my magic orange shoes (wore the old faithfuls that aren't really running shoes and don't offer the correct support) because I was expecting it to be muddy. 4 weeks away from my first bling earning 10k race/run too. Not a happy bunny. I'll see what a week's rest does, then may have to pay for a physio Bugger.

[Hidden]

oh no, that is a double bugger 5K sorry to hear that , this is a magic iC it expands the more we sit on it

Hopefully it isn't serious and will heal with rest etc

[5kOrBust Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Rob, fingers crossed.

[AncientMum Graduate]

Oh no!! Not good. Sit yourself down, there's always room for one more on the IC.

Try some ibuprofen gel (but not at the same time as taking ibuprofen tablets) It may reduce any swelling and take the pain away. Really bad timing for you

Hope you feel better soon

[5kOrBust Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks AM, will take your advice re Ibuprofen Gel. Timing couldn't be worse. Lots of people have sponsored me for the 10k. Hoping it's just strains and nothing more.

[old_git Graduate]

That's bad news 5K! Hope it's short term and you can back on track for the 10K.

[5kOrBust Graduate in reply to old_git]

Cheers O_G, fingers crossed.

[Toonlou24 Graduate]

On no. That's not good. Hope you're ok and your visit to the IC is short.

[5kOrBust Graduate in reply to Toonlou24]

Thanks TL, here's hoping.

[Hidden]

Oh, no! I hope it's a very temporary injury and you're back to your usual self quickly. I panicked over painful knees the other week and they were fine after a few days, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's the same for you.

[5kOrBust Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Bless you GL, thanks. I'm convincing myself it was caused by wearing the old shoes and that rest will sort it. Fingers crossed!

[Hidden in reply to 5kOrBust]

Hopefully that's right and it won't take long, and then you also have a great excuse to buy a second pair of quality shoes so you can keep the orange ones pristine

[poppypug Graduate]

Oh no ! What a blow for you xxx

Hopefully, its just a tiny blip and a coupla days rest will sort it , fingers crossed for you , Steve xxx

[5kOrBust Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you Poppy, I have everything crossed at the moment, S xxx

[Dunder2004 Graduate]

Fingers crossed for you 5kOB.

[5kOrBust Graduate in reply to Dunder2004]

Thanks Dunder.

[no-excuse Graduate]

Oh that's not good. I really hope it's a short term IC vacancy that you need. All the best for a speedy recovery x

[Northernspirit Graduate]

Double bugger! Bet you'll be right as rain in a couple of days. This IC has special powers rest up and don't do too much walking around if poss. Keep them feet safe. Ice packs worked on my ankle but not sure about Achilles. RICE...rest, ice, compression, elevate and maybe some vino!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Hope a couple of days languishing on the IC and having copious cups of tea and hobnobs will see you right as rain. Finger crossed!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Ouch that sounds painful Steve. Poor you. I guess the old RICE is the best option. Now might be a good time to throw out the old shoes.

[Junew Graduate]

Hi 5k, sorry to hear that. Search for Achilles stretching exercises on net they do help, fingers crossed you're not on ic for long.

[aliboo70]

Bugger indeed steve Hope you get it all sorted with a bit of rest X