Getting acquainted with the injury couch

[HillsEverywhere]

About two weeks and half ago, I had to stop running because of (not related to running) back nerve issues. I got them sorted out, and last Tuesday the GP gave me the green light to start running again from the following Friday. I did an easy 20 minutes run to ease back into it and I enjoyed it so much.

So this morning I went for my usual 30 minutes route. Foggy day, autumnal woods, soaking wet ground. I felt quite confident running though, as I find wet leaves on mud are a rather stable surface. Until, 20 minutes in, I got to a long downhill slope which I had forgotten was not mud but pebbles. Wet, slippery pebbles hidden under wet, slippery leaves. I took about three steps on it before I twisted my ankle.

I don't think it's too bad as it isn't bruised, just swollen, but painful. Just as I was so glad to be back on track. Sigh.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Ouch. Hope it’s not too bad and you’ll be back soon. Good run too, apart from the last 3 steps obviously

[HillsEverywhere Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I too sure hope it will heal fast ! How are you doing?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to HillsEverywhere]

I’m loving my running! Longest so far 6k, falling in love with the slow runs. Was supposed to be run day, but I ran Saturday and while I was collapsed in a sweaty heap after it half on the backseat of my car, I got an email asking if I’d tailwalk parkrun juniors, and I said of course. Now, I marshal juniors a lot, and the tailwalker always gets a 2k walk... this was my third time doing it, and yes... everyone I walked behind quit the run, so I had to run most of it... it’s always me! So having being forced out of a rest day I’m taking two now, don’t want to injure myself!

[HillsEverywhere Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Wow, 6k is awesome ! And yes, you deserve that two days' rest - and a nice drink too 👏

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to HillsEverywhere]

Have a bottle of something nice open... I can rehydrate tomorrow 😂

[jiggles7 Graduate]

The run will be there when you’ve re recovered. Fingers crossed your back on form soon, it must be frustrating

[HillsEverywhere Graduate in reply to jiggles7]

Thanks for this. It's true, the run won't be going anywhere.

[jiggles7 Graduate in reply to HillsEverywhere]

Just keep RICEing it and you’ll be good as new in no time😀

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Oh nooo HE. Darned pebbles. 👎 But you’re smart and recognise the need to rest, so I’m sure you’ll look after your ankle and be back out again before too long. 🤞

[HillsEverywhere Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks! I'm just hoping it will heal fast enough that I don't loose too much fitness, but I guess I'll have to wait for as long as it takes.