Yon know you've been bitten by the running bug when.......

[Potty]

Your doctor tells you your blood tests came back negative for rheumatoid arthritis but did indicate mild anaemia and YOUR first thoughts are "Yay! No arthritis, I can keep running" and "if I've been running anaemic and the iron tablets boost my oxygen carrying ability, then it'll help improve my running"

I tried running without Laura tonight AND a slightly different route WITH two extra enormous hills - well, not enormous exactly, but - well, not enormous at all really, well, two EXTRA hills that I couldn't even have contemplated a few weeks ago Enjoyed running without sounds for once, but did miss Laura's constant attention to my cadence - a slower run tonight - but let's not forget the hills - the sense of love and pride I had for my aged legs and lungs for 'powering' me up those hills onto a shallow but loooooong gradient which I also managed nicely, was immense

Well, thanks for reading fellow runners

May your laces never come loose xx

P.S. Just saw the tags at the bottom of this post - they need a big NOT at the front somewhere!

[Northernspirit Graduate]

Ah Potty that's great news, much better to have that than RA which can be a nasty thing....and as you say, yay for the running too!! I'd be exactly the same....it feels like only a mechanical failure (body) will stop us now from running and getting better and better....fitter and more addicted!

[Potty Graduate in reply to Northernspirit]

You're right NS - we're runners! Are you on Running Bug, BTW?

[Northernspirit Graduate in reply to Potty]

Yep, have running bug, it's a good mag but this forum is sooooooo much better!

[Joh2020 Graduate]

I know I'm addicted, the slightest ache or pain & my 1st thought is 'What if I can't run?'.

I can't stop thinking about running but, as my husband points out, there are worse things that I could be addicted to.

Love the laces comment!

[Potty Graduate in reply to Joh2020]

Your husband is absolutely right! We're a happy, easily pleased bunch, aren't we? Just give us a pair of trainers and the great outdoors and we're happy for the rest of the day

[kirble Graduate]

Great news Potty but just a quick bit of info about RA. My lad has had it for around ten years. He started running a few months ago and by doing so is building up muscle, keeping fit and enjoying that much loved 'after run feeling' we all experience.

Keep on running everyone😃

[Potty Graduate in reply to kirble]

Thanks Kirble, that is GOOD to hear, and fab news for your lad too! Thanks for sharing

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Good point from kirble. My Dad was diagnosed with RA in his 70s and he is still getting medals in his running sport in his 80s. (Arguably I don't think he would have been diagnosed had he not been a runner and refused to accept his symptoms as normal post-viral)

[Potty Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

GoogleMe - thanks for sharing! It's sooo good to hear Luckily, my results came back negative - and I hope they stay that way - but it's good to know just in case - something's not right! Hat's off to your dad too! Hope I am still running when I'm 80

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to Potty]

I've just been round to see him and he was having a jolly good moan about his feet being worse again after a day's tourism - so just walking and standing and sitting on one of those perches at bus shelters waiting to use his free bus pass...

[operation2015 Graduate]

Haha this sounds familiar!!! I have just got in from a run and have self-diagnosed posterior tibial tendonitis, so looked up treatments.. there was a lot about how to control pain and i found myself thinking "dont tell me about the pain!!! I dont care about the pain!!! Tell me if i can run!!!!!" Haha xx

[Potty Graduate in reply to operation2015]

Hi Op - will have to google that in a minute - hope it's not as bad as it sounds... can you run?

[pot58 Graduate]

Hehe your tags read like a doctor's notes!!!Briliant news on your health and as you say running is now part of your life..onwards and upwards 😊😊😊

[Potty Graduate in reply to pot58]

Sure is! Other events/occasions have to be considered from all angles to make sure I can still get my runs in! I've never been so happy to be addicted

[old_git Graduate]

Great news Potty, suspect you'll become the new 'iron lady'

[Potty Graduate in reply to old_git]

Chortle! Nice one, OG

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Really good news. Obviously follow your Doctors advice. Also have a look at / speak to your doctor about spatone. It is a gentle iron supplement that has fewer side effects. I have used it before and it is fabulous

[Potty Graduate in reply to goonkeepgoing]

Thanks GOKR - fabulous is what I'm looking for