Parkrun 3 - ABORT! ABORT! ABORT

[Julian1970]

Now that wasn't in the plan - Just about 2k into this mornings run and felt a twinge in the left thigh - PANIC STATIONS!

Nah! No panic, just made an executive decision to abandon the run. I certainly have no plans to spend weeks on the IC, so pull up and walk back to the start line was the order of the day.

Disappointed , yes - discouraged, no, definitely not. Why risk a potential serious thigh strain when I've have got a medal race in just 7 weeks time.

So a couple of days rest and then back on the SAS (Slow And Steady) path.

[LoungeLizaard Graduate]

Wise choice mate. Hope all ok....

❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Yeah, all good Lounge. Just felt a real twinge, so slowed to a walk for a bit then tried to pick up the pace, straight away I felt a bit of a pull so called it a day. Thankfully, no pain or discomfort so I believe a a wise decision was made.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Good for you!

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks Tash

[QueenTea Graduate]

You definitely made the right decision! I’ve been on IC for three weeks now due to ignoring thigh pain. Won’t do that again. Hope yours doesn’t develop into anything more serious🙂

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to QueenTea]

Thank you QueenTea. I've kept walking on it and no discomfort. Hope you're back on your running legs soon.

[QueenTea Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

Thank you - I’m really missing it. Glad you’re ok. 🙂

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to QueenTea]

It's horrible when you have to sit out. You get so used to this running thing, that being forced out through injury is really tough. Hang on in there and you'll be back posting a new PB in no time.

[QueenTea Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

Here’s hoping 🤞

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Really good call. Bravo for having the cajones to stop, test, abort.

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

I've made a career out of telling people to listen to their bodies Jay, so didn't wan't to be a hypocrite and ignore my own

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

What is it you do?

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

I work for a training company and a large part of my work is delivering occupational health and safety. Not that interesting but I like it,

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

If you enjoy it, it’s the best job in the world. For a while I worked in engineering safety management, so trying to design some of that safety in.

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Runs around with his top off, mostly....

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

I know, he must be ripped! I just look badly torn

[Saartjie Graduate]

Good call. Hope it eases soon 🙂

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Saartjie]

Think we might have got away with it this time Saartjie

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Exactly the right thing to do... sensible chap

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I can be sometime Oldfloss . . . . . . only sometimes

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

Me too! But not often

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Good for you Julian! Sounds wise and let’s face it there’s always another day! ❤️

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you Fabulous

[Hidden]

Def the right decision & good that you haven’t let it knock you back. Take it easy then get back in the game. Talking of game - RESULT!!!!

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

FANTASTC result Welshy! I am going to take it easy - for a couple of days anyway

[Hidden in reply to Julian1970]

Glad to hear it. It’s far too hot for running anyway. We should be lying on a beach under palm trees 🌴 drinking cocktails 🍹

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Sounds like a great idea . .. ... when shall we go?

[sallenson Graduate]

You're definitely a real runner now!! Wise decision. Make the family fetch and carry for you a bit and practice grimacing

You'll be out and about again in no time...

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Don't know about being a real runner Sall, I just don't like pain . . . . a bit girlie really

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

I've still got a sore knee from this morning. We are a running catastrophe

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Well if you have got a good shin, my knee is ok, we just need some one with a good thigh and between us, we can make a good leg - we'll just have to share!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Julian1970]

Where's LoungeLizaard when you need him to deliver spare body parts? Mitch!! We need you!!

[Ripcurlrana71]

Good decision. 👌🏽

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Listen to Alka, Julian1970 !! She is wise beyond human understanding and one helluva runner xx

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to sallenson]

Thank you Stephen. xx

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Just telling it like it is, hon xx

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to sallenson]

Bit tired now with the run and watching the England game....😴😴 xx

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Not surprised. People should be bringing you chilled drinks with umbrellas and peeling you grapes and carrying you around gently in a sedan chair

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to sallenson]

Volunteering? Pop down to Bournemouth will ya? Xx

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Yup. I'll grab my car keys....

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to sallenson]

😬 🍇 🍹 🛋 😬x

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

How long will it take to get from Gt Yarmouth to Bournemouth, coz this I've go to see

[Ripcurlrana71 in reply to Julian1970]

😂😂😂