Running 🏃‍♀️ this evening

[MuddledGardener]

Boy! What was I thinking??? What made me believe it was okay to go running for half an hour in this heat and humidity? We even waited until 8pm, but it was like breathing in and running through treacle! 🥵

Just before my buddy turned up, I had a rather balletic accident, involving my dog’s well-gnawed bone. In walking through to the tiled dining room, I didn’t spot said bone, but stepped on it. It proceeded to slide across the tiled floor, resulting in me gracefully sinking onto my right knee, with a resounding thud. 🤬 My first thought was “Am I going to be able to run after this?”. (What the hell has happened to me, when that would be my first thought???) I gingerly picked myself up, a rather slow process, as I am arthritic and not as spry as I used to be. There was no visible injury, so I thought I was good to go.

Anyway, I ran for thirty minutes, going EXTREMELY slowly, with the occasional sprint (for me) between lampposts. Both knees hurt, as did my left groin and left sacroiliac joint. I will pay for this tomorrow, mark my words. But, I DID it!

Moral of the story is: A gnawed bone may be your downfall, but it needn’t stop you from running. 🦴

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done??? I think... take it steady...this weather is tricky!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I know. I’m not going to run again this week, until the temperature comes down.

[arbitrarygenius Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

Yeah, I'm avoiding this week even though I want to graduate!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to arbitrarygenius]

Yes, wise decision, even if it’s disappointing.

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Take it easy, MG. Let those aches get better.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

I will! Trust me! 😳

[Zebadee1 Graduate]

Well done...glad you managed your run despite the bone incident....😀

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Zebadee1]

Thank you! I shall be more vigilant in future! 😁

[backintime Graduate]

It is very hot and sticky tonight, well done for running at all

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thank you. 😁

[RiaT]

Love this!! Made me smile!! Bloody good for you!!! ☺️

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to RiaT]

Thank you, Ria! 😁

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Glad your run went ok despite the bone incident . Well done 😊

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you! 😁

[CookieM Graduate]

Well done for getting out there! Fingers crossed everything is ok after a couple of days rest!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to CookieM]

Thank you! 🤞

[Debston Graduate]

Well done for getting out there in the heat and despite the bone incident. OF COURSE your first thought was "can I still run?", you crazy addict!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Debston]

I don’t know what’s happened to me! 🤪

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Oh dear hope you're ok. You bone incident reminded me of my childhood. We used to give the dogs (about 8 of them!) a dried cow hoof to chew on. Often left in inconvenient places, just perfect for stepping on in the middle of the night in your bare feet 😖🤬😂

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Jogunlikely]

😖🤣🤣🤣 I’m fine so far. This old bird’s tough! 😁

[Slothgoesrunning Graduate]

Ooh sounds painful- hope you’re not in too much pain tomorrow 🐶🦴

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning]

Thank you ! It’ll be fine, I’m sure. 😁

[Maisiek]

Well done ! I went out at 21.45 and it was sweet- my new favourite time! ( I do find it’s easier in the evening rather than the morning ??)

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Maisiek]

I’m not a morning person!

[Bluepup1 Graduate]

Ouch MG - glad you’re ok and hope it’s not too sore today bless! Well done for running with it being so muggy! I went walking yesterday afternoon and that was warm enough despite it being overcast and raining on at one point 🤗 x

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Bluepup1]

Thank you! Rain? What’s that? 😳

[Bluepup1 Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

Lol! I know it’s mad but I live in Wales so....lol!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Bluepup1]

Ah! That explains it!

[Comfortnotspeed]

Sounds like you had a rotten start, bone trip hazards! But you must have been really pleased you completed! Well done!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Thank you! 😁

[scouse55mouse Graduate]

I went at 10.30 am and it was hot enough then so we’ll done you for giving it go, injury and all! x

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to scouse55mouse]

Thank you! 😁

[Cantstopmenow Graduate]

Well done for getting out there!

I get the problem. Our dog leaves tennis balls all over the house! 🙄

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Ha ha ha! 😂

[KazzyB62 Graduate]

Well done you! Hope you’re not suffering too much today. I was out at 5 this morning and it was warm then - looking back, the hoodie wasn’t a good idea 🥵🥵

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to KazzyB62]

Hoodie??? 😱🥵

[GardenGirl52 Graduate]

Listen to your body if you’ve had a wee fall. I went out at 9pm but lucky to have a tree lined pathway that was actually quite cool. Knew the difference when, for the last 10 mins, I left the pathway for the streets and the difference was very noticeable.

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to GardenGirl52]

I am taking it very easy for the next few days. 😊

[Meepmum Graduate]

Respect for running in this heat. I haven't since last Monday because of hand op but determined to do tonight if only a short quick one. Hopefully you haven't tweaked anything with the indoor skating 🤣😅

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Meepmum]

Ha ha ha! I’m fine today, thankfully, just the usual arthritic pains. 🙄 I hope your hand heals quickly.

[CrimsonMama]

So glad its not just me finding it difficult! I went out about 2.30pm! Sun blazing around its peak! Crazy! But its my usual after work run time! Only managed 15 mins running, the rest walking. I don't like to quit but it was just way way too hot! Will have to rethink my run times or make do with walking when it's this hot??

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to CrimsonMama]

I’m not going to run the rest of the week. I’ll consider it Saturday, if the temperature drops significantly, but if not, I’ll have to wait until next week. Sigh!

[itshelsbels Graduate]

So glad out got out at 6.30am!

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to itshelsbels]

Very wise!