Sadie runs again!

[Sadie-runs]

I have been a good gal by taking a wee stint on the IC, and doing gentle targeted stretches for my poorly hip, and today it felt much better so...of course I leapt out of bed eager to try it out.

I did a lovely 30 minute run, no bother! And covered 4:58km in 30 minutes to boot. Hip was a little twingy, but no real pain, and I gave it a good stretch when I got home. It may flare up again later, I am bracing myself for that, and am not going to run again for at least two days - just focus on strengthening, stretching and some myofascial release of that poor old piriformis.

Slow, steady and sensible - that's me. I am just SO HAPPY I got out there again! It felt good, and it was a beautiful morning for a run, lovely and cold. 😀

Thank you so much for all your support and kind words through my "darker" moments of despair that I would never run again (drama queen alert!) This saga may not be over, but I am feeling less melodramatic about it. 😂

Sadie-runs oh yes

[Hidden]

Of course Sadie runs, I never doubted you for a second!

I'm so glad you were feeling up to running this morning, and I bet you feel great, right? Even if you're a bit sore, you've beaten the mental side of it, and I'm so proud of you for not giving up

Slow, steady, sensible, and always a graduate, nothing can take that away from you. Enjoy the rest days, keep in touch, yeah?

Neil x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Neil. 😘 It did feel really good, and I have that post run glow now that I seem to be addicted to. 😀 You are right of course, having an injury is as much a mental challenge. I am still wearing L plates as far as running is concerned, and am going to learn from this experience.

Keep in touch?! Of course! I am not going anywhere! Got to see you graduate!

Thanks for being a pal. x

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

Always!! I couldn't not support you now, could I? And now I have this mental image of you running a long with a sign on your back saying "Learner - please pass" I think you're doing really well though. Way more common sense than I have.

The post run glow is great, isn't it? I think I'm addicted too!!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I might just get a T-shirt with that printed up on the back!

Sadie x

P.S. Still glowing.

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Slow and steady but that was still a good distance you ran 👍 hope you stay injury free 😊

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

I think MapMyRun made a mistake, I was definitely running what I thought to be a slow steady pace! Thanks Carolyn. x

[TedG Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

MapmyRun doesn’t lie Sadie 😊

Good app, I’ve started using it x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to TedG]

Oh well then, in that case, go me! 😀

[TedG Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

You did very well 👏 I’ll be ecstatic if I do 4.6k in 30mins 😀

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Great to read that Sadie 🙂

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks Princess. Your response to my panicky post at the weekend really helped and calmed me down. x

[Sadiemac]

Well done you, you did great! X

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Sadiemac]

Thanks dear Sadie! x

[Virginia60 Graduate]

Pleased you are out and about running again and what a great time you did. Enjoy your rest days and look forward to hearing about your next run xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Virginia60]

Thanks Virginia. And isn't it weird? it was my best time yet, but I assure you I was not aiming for speed, nor did I feel like I was running any faster than my normal snail pace. Legs felt good and strong though, and my hip was plucky! I hope this was just a blip (the hip). A hip blip. x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Sadie definitely runs...oh yes she does..and she is runtastic!!!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

😘😍 Thanks, MC. x

[TedG Graduate]

So pleased you’re on the mend Sadie. Take it easy and don’t rush back into it.....but I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that 😜😊x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to TedG]

Thanks Ted! It was lovely to run again, but I am being very mindful of any tenderness. 😀

[Irish-John Graduate]

I am so glad for you Going through a hip thing myself right now so know the pain and frustration. It's heartening to read of a comeback from it as it gives me hope my own wont be too long now

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you, dear John. I wish you a speedy recovery, and am sure you will get there. Running is so weird and wonderful in the lessons it teaches us. Compassion for ourselves and patience, being the most unexpected lessons, I think...

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Great points, thank you

[Sadeskin Graduate]

I have only just seen this post Sadie, I am so pleased that you got out there again well done to you!!!! I can just imagine how pleased this made you feel. Great news

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Sadeskin]

Thanks Sadie. I am really focussing on strengthening and stretching on my rest days, and it is really helping! And so happy I am able to run again, yes! What scared me most was my reaction to not being able to run, I think! I am totally hooked. 🏃‍♀️😀 Stay in touch, graduate! xxx

[Sadeskin Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Just shows how much you’ve taken to it and what it means to you I guess. You are a runner! Yes, please keep in touch. Xx