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Hehe! That went okay!

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So it wasn't far or fast but I managed to run for 10 minutes and my calf has survived. It was such a glorious morning that I couldn't resist - and it has been very nearly 3 weeks of resting since my last attempt.

I must have looked a sight mincing along with fairy footsteps - and because of my peculiar gait my good leg started to complain - but who cares. I'm back in the game!

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McFittyGraduate

'mincing along with fairy footsteps - love it. Back in the game - with wings!

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to McFitty

Thanks McFitty. I'm not the most stylish runner at the best of times but I was trying to be so carful today, it probably looked ridiculous!

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poppypugGraduate

Ah that's great Ully !

Good to hear youre back out there , nice and easy now :-) xxx

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to poppypug

I will go gently. I'll go for 15 mins running at the weekend!

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MichaelH070862Graduate

Well done I bet you're glad you've escaped the couch now just take it real slow

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to MichaelH070862

I will, I will. I'm always good at dishing out that advice - now I have to try and follow it!

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MichaelH070862Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner

I'll be watching you like my two guardians have been keeping an eye on me

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Great news :) I know you'll be careful with thecmemory of the IC so fresh. Glad you're back out running Ully.

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to boptillyoudrop49

Thanks. It feels good!

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runswithdogsGraduate

Glad to hear it Ully. Can't resist those beautiful days

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to runswithdogs

No indeed. It was lovely. Sunny but with just a crispness in the air to let us know it's September now - perfect!

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davelinksGraduate

Well done Ully! Are you wearing a calf support or compression socks as support?😊

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to davelinks

No. Just taking it gently. I've never had a problem before so hoping to get back to normal. Been doing plenty of lunges and heel drop and raises too.

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aliboo70

Good to hear ully! Here's to lots of happy runs ahead 😊😆

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to aliboo70

Thanks Alliboo. Fingers crossed!

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Curlygurly2Graduate

Welcome back Ully!

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to Curlygurly2

Haha - not been away really - still lurking on the forum. Not a bad substitute for running!

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Curlygurly2Graduate in reply to Ullyrunner

Oh yes, I always hang around even if I can't run - helps me not to forget I am runner - and a HU-er!

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lightweightkateGraduate

Brilliant news 😀

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to lightweightkate

Thanks Kate. I'm pretty pleased!

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SuebguineapigGraduate

Good to hear. That's a vivid image you paint. Now, remember:" I must follow the advice I regularly give to all those Larry newbies"!

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SuebguineapigGraduate

Or lairy. Don't think we have a Larry on here.

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to Suebguineapig

Ahh! I was wondering....

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CoddfishGraduate

Glad to hear you have been able to run again. Do take care, it's oh so easy to do more than you should and set yourself back. Going back too soon turned what probably would have been a 2-3 week recovery into a 6 week one for me. On the bright side, I have been out for 3 shuffles now (a sort of half speed walk, half jog) and the physio cleared me today to try an actual run this weekend.

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to Coddfish

Great news - what has your injury been?

I am really trying to be good - so going very gently.

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CoddfishGraduate in reply to Ullyrunner

Started as a quad injury (not running related), then injured adductor running with a damaged quad....

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EllymegGraduate

'There she was just running down the street' 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Gently she floats on fairy footsteps. John Wayne minced I am sure you flittered! So happy that you are off the IC and taking it slowly.

👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 Waved to you as I trundled (coast traffic) along A64 to do Mum's shopping in York, gone East to wave at you from the top of Wolds before heading back to the flatlands, so will wave again tomorrow.

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to Ellymeg

I'll look out for you!

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LorniaGraduate

Good to see you back. Take it nice and easy x

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to Lornia

Thanks. It's good to be back!

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AncientMumGraduate

Such great news, Ully. Hopefully that's the end of it now. It's such a great feeling being 'back in the game', isn't it! xx

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to AncientMum

It is indeed AM. Especially when the weather is like this - little cooler but still lovely.

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OldPossum

So glad to hear you're back out there. Fairy footsteps sound delightfully light. Maybe I need fairy footstep training rather than stealth running do I stop startling the bunnies 😀😀

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to OldPossum

Bazza used to talk about ninja running and I always liked the idea of that - creeping up on someone unawares!

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misswobbleGraduate

Good! Brilliant news Ulley 😊

I bet that's such a relief Phew

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to misswobble

Yep, it's a great start. Fingers crossed!

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IrishprincessGraduate

That's brilliant news Ully 🤗 Who doesn't love fairy steps .........?

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UllyrunnerGraduate in reply to Irishprincess

Twinkle toes Ully, that's me!

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