On the injury couch

I tore a calf muscle and am now forced to rest for two weeks. Doctor's orders. How annoying.

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Ooo no & ouch!

But best to follow drs instructions and make sure you're fully repaired before hitting the road again.

Take care ☺

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Ouch! So sorry to hear that cath. Hope it's not too bad a tear? I had a nasty one last year which kept me from running for a long time. Lots of ice and rest and really let it recover before coming back slowly. Healing vibes coming your way☺.

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Thanks for the vibes. I don't think it's too bad. I think swimming will be the only exercise I'll be doing next week.

[Paul46-ipswich Graduate]

Ouch, but maybe a good time for core and upper body training, the arm bike can keep the cardio in check

[OldWheezer]

Such a shame. Make sure you let it recover properly though before coming back slowly. Oh and don't overdo the walnut cake!

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Yes I was counting on running off some of the Christmas excesses so no walnut cake for me!!!

[misswobble Graduate]

Oh flippin eck ! 😯 So annoying, but if recovery only takes 2 weeks, then rejoice ☺ Two weeks to heal, but then maybe some physio, but at least your treatment has started early

Hang in there and try to be patient ☺

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Thank you l 'll just have to be patient.

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

That's bad luck Cath. Hope it heals well. How did it happen?

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I didn't warm up enough. Feels OK today but I am not taking any chances!!!

[poppypug Graduate]

Sorry to hear that Cath xxx

Sending healing and soothing vibes and hope you feel better soon xxx

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Thanks poppy

[misswobble Graduate]

Try and keep your foot up and don't underestimate the power of ice, it's fab stuff! I kept icing my gammy leg and it was the best medicine of all. I kept serried ranks of cups of ice in the freezer (silicone muffin cups and all manner of paper/polystyrene cups) Each one would last 8 to 10 mins before completely melting. You play it over the affected body part, keeping it moving constantly til it's all gone. Lots of towels under you! You can do that while watching your fave telly x

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Great advice thank you