I started to write this post last night, but having read it through today, I scrapped the original and rewrote it! Talk about pathetic self-pity. Goodness, what was I thinking.
So...Firstly, huge thanks to all you wonderful wise-ones who replied to my last two posts. Having been a more than a little bit foolish, not taken the advice I have offered others, and maybe not quite realising what was happening, I find myself back on the IC.
My left knee is very, very painful; going upstairs horrendous if I put weight on it, ( so I don't) standing up from a sitting position... bathroom visits are hilarious...sorry too much information!
I am taking the good advice given by you, doing all the things you suggest and I am being sensible. I have even had some excellent advice from my podiatrist who came today; she knew an awful lot about running, joints, injuries and all the very long names of things!!! All linked with her professional knowledge and very interesting it was too! She even did one or two simple checks and tests on my feet.. and on the positive side was really impressed with me!!!!
Reason to be cheerful Part 1.
I should have run this morning, but obviously, that was not on the cards. So, reflections on my initial feelings;
a) stupidity for not taking any notice of the niggle
b) annoyance for my body's weakness
c) puzzlement. because I thought I had been doing things properly
d) disappointment because the days are getting warmer, the sun is shining and it is NOT raining
e) sheer frustration because I cannot run, but feel like I can...
But, am I downhearted? No, ( not now anyway).
Lots of us on here and the other forums, on the IC, just off the IC, struggling with recovery, with much worse issues than mine; so... what to do for the next few days whilst I heal or at least get over this?
Well; don't fight it. just get on with it...follow the advice given by those on here, who know, follow a simple programme of rest and exercise to get this thing sorted!
Keep posting, ( no....the cry comes), and reading about and supporting all of my lovely friends still running, towards Graduation and further. Running vicariously may have its benefits!
Use the time to do something else... which will maybe aid the recovery and develop new skills.. aha!
The other something includes, brushing up my watercolour painting whilst Class is closed for the Easter break, working on my book, looking at even healthier ways to eat.... getting in the garden but not kneeling...read loads of your inspirational posts....! 
On the physical/active side..
I went swimming this morning... it was good... ! Gentle, nothing strenuous just picking up some old routines and taking it slowly. I did a one year advanced swimming class, two hours, once a week but since completing that, I have not been for a while... and was missing it... so... this will be a doubly good thing to do! ( Climbing out of the pool up the steps was entertaining, especially for the onlookers...) !
Reason to be cheerful Part 2
I would like to increase my upper body strength a bit too... so will find time to research that!
Maybe Rignold may be able to give me some ideas...? Anything suitable for an old lady with a crocked knee?
Can I cycle? Or will that do more harm? I still know very little about a lot of aspects of running, still a novice, and although I do read, and research a lot, it is so brilliant when some lovely person on here can give you the facts...!
So there, we are... wallow in self pity did not last overly long, attack of the grumps dissipated in the pool....
I may, over the next few days, if she gives me permission, emulate our lovely Irish Princess and post some snippets...musings or general motivational, get out there and do it quotes... Well, it will keep me out of mischief!!
I did pick up what I thought was an apt quote today, whilst ambling around the net...
" You know you're a runner, when you get annoyed, that an injury keeps you from running, not that it damaged your body."
I may not be much of a runner yet... but that is exactly what I felt!
Have a run for me folks?
having spent some time there last year I completely understand all the feelings .. 
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Slow down 
Bad run = bigger suitcase
