Not how I wanted to spend my wedding anniversary but touched by the kindness of strangers

[Puppy-love]

Things you wish you hadn't done. I thought I would just squeeze in a quick run before anniversary breakfast with my husband. My trusty running companion and talisman, my dog, wasn't with me as she has been on holiday over the weekend because we were away.

It was going so well until I didn't see the curb around a tree because of a carpet of very pretty yellow leaves. I went over on my ankle and sprawled forward, flat on my face. Hubbie had to come and get me because I couldn't walk. Fortunately, I wasn't in the middle of the woods. As I waited, a very kind man came and sat with me on the curb. He even gave me his water bottle. The kindness of strangers is a wonderful thing.

I'm now lying on the sofa with a packet of peas wrapped round my ankle. Ribs hurt a bit too and my hand is a bit of a bloody mess. Off to the doctor this afternoon and hoping it's just a bad sprain.

You'll be proud of me though. As my ankle expanded, the first thing I did was take off my shoe because the worse thing I could imagine was having my Asics ruined if it had to be cut off.

My main concern now is how long I'll be on the injury couch. I was planning to start JuJu's Magic Plan when the next session begins. Poo!

[AliHC Graduate]

Oh no Puppy-love 😪 So sorry to hear you've had a fall. It's such a shock to the system.

I hope you recover very quickly!

Happy Anniversary 💐❤️

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to AliHC]

Thank you, Ali. I was very shaken but, even with my head between my knees sitting on the curb, the thing that worried me most was how long it'll take before I can run! Just praying it's not broken. I have mild osteoporosis - one of the reasons I started running - and I do worry about breaks. But I'm a great believer in Monty Python's advice to Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.

[AliHC Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

Morning Puppy-love ❤️

How are you feeling today? xxx

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to AliHC]

How sweet of you to ask, AliHC. Feeling a bit battered and bruised but I got some sleep eventually. Bruised ribs hurt! I hate to think how painful broken ribs must be. A friend has taken Juno to the woods for a couple of hours so I'll have a tired dog later which is perfect. I'm being pampered so no complaints except it's a beautiful autumn day here and I'd love to go out for a run. How are you doing? Is today a run day for you? Bridget xx

[AliHC Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

Oh Bridget! I'm glad that you've got help and support on hand but I'm so sorry that you're suffering. Since starting running again I've been so much more aware of any aches and pains and niggles. Usually I'd just brush them off and get on with it. But now it's so different. One false move and I'm worried I won't be able to run. So I can understand how you must be feeling right now. All you can do is take everything slowly and carefully and be kind to your body to help it recover. Keep in mind how well you have done so far and how quickly you will get your fitness back to where you left off. Sometimes the body heals quicker than the mind. So keep your spirits high.

I'm having another rest day today and then a short run tomorrow evening after I get back from a music seminar in Manchester.

Take care and stay in touch xxx

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to AliHC]

Thanks Ali. I know that I’m lucky to have people to care for me. My son is sending lots of messages and called me last night which always warms a mother’s heart. 💗Like a good runner, once he’d assured himself that I’m fundamentally ok, he said ‘I hope it hasn’t put you off running’. It hasn’t though I guess I’ll be more cautious about what’s under my feet. Falling over is a particular skill of mine. I’ve broken bones falling on icy roads and getting out of the shower. I still shower so I can’t see why I wouldn’t get back to running.

My major problem is an inability to sit still and a fear of watching daytime tv! Thank heavens for my kindle.

While I’m on the ic, I’ll be following your meteoritic progress with awe and pride. I might even try to learn to sing. Oh no, wait. I can’t do that. All my helpers will abandon me.

Happy running, my dear. Xxx

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Oh no, poor you, a lesson for us all. You had me both crying and laughing- glad you saved the trainers. Hope it's nothing too serious. Please take care and rest up. Have a very happy anniversary x

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you Grannytobe. Honestly, my Asics were the only thought about. Our anniversary gift to ourselves is to go to Rome in February for Italy v Scotland 6 Nations. Looking forward to it already.

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

That will be a fantastic trip. You can have a lovely run along the river bank while you're there.

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Now that's something to look forward to. Thank you.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Oh bless you, poor thing! Hubby will have to look after you today. Hopefully it's not serious 🤞🏻🤞🏻

There are so many more lovely people out there than we realise. 💕

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you. Hubbie is doing a great job. Well he was until he went to work. Fortunately his office is not far so he'll pop in lots through the day.

I do believe that most people are kind and want to help.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

They generally are, some just are not sure how best to help. I'm glad you had the right sort at hand. 👍🏻

[Over62]

Oh Puppy Love so sorry to hear of your fall. The best laid plans etc.

great to here you are being well Looked after. Loved your quick thought process re the trainers I will definitely do the same if it ever happens to me 👟! In the meantime take care and hope you recover soon

Happy anniversary 💐👏👍

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Over62]

Thank you very much Over62. Hoping it's only a sprain.

[uncle_wiggy Graduate]

I'm really feeling for you, awful accident. Wishing you a speedy recovery 💐

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Thank you. As we leave childhood behind (a long way behind for me - I'm 60), falling over is such a shock. I have tea, my laptop and a good book. Could be worse.

[Allymally1]

Happy anniversary, hope you soon recover and get back to 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Allymally1]

Thank you, Allymally1. I do wonder who I have become when my main concern is when I'll be able to run.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Oh what bad luck hope you heal well and quickly

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

So sorry you had an accident. Just see your doctor and take his advice and rest . Hopefully nothing too serious.

Happy Anniversary to you both😊😊😊

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Will do. thank you.

[BBJackal]

Ouch to the power of 10, at least. So glad you are fundamentally ok & have been safely retrieved. Hope it is just soft tissue injury & you recover quickly. Happy anniversary 😊

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to BBJackal]

Thank you. Being retrieved was wonderful. Sometimes you just need to feel your loved ones are in charge.

[Thisoneistrying Graduate]

Oh no. Hope it heals quickly x

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Thisoneistrying]

Thank you.

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Oh no. Hope you get on the mend really quickly.

Happy anniversary!

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Thank you.

[Sp81 Graduate]

Oh no! So sorry. Hope you have a speedy recovery

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Sp81]

Thank you.

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear this! What a scary thing, but in amongst all that, a kind stranger to help take the shock away. I am keeping everything crossed that it’s just a sprain and you’ll soon recover 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Thank you, Jazzyrunner. I hope I have your fortitude on the ic.

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Update: no broken bones but probably six weeks out as I’ve done a bit of a job on the ankle. I’ll try to be patient though I fear we may be in the big freeze here by then and I won’t be running in ice and snow. But, as Arnie said, I’ll be back. Happy running my VRBs. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[xx2000 Graduate]

What a relif that It is not Broken !!! Relax and recover !!! Six weeks is not that much !! Enjoy the rest of your aniversary day 🎊🎊

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to xx2000]

Yes, a great relief. Being spoilt which is lovely. 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Oh no Puppy-love ...not the way you want to be spending your anniversary at all!!! Or your Hubby for that matter?!! Poor you. How kind of that man to sit with you and offer you some water...restores your faith in human nature...rest up and enjoy some tlc x

Happy anniversary by the way x

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks Mummycav. Hubbie is being a hero. Anniversary dinner postponed until later so he had to cook for us both when he got home. That was after he walked the dog. Now he’s making tea and bringing chocolates. I can’t complain so I won’t!

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Oh no! Sorry to read that but pleased that at least the trainers are safe 🤪 I hope the swelling and pain goes away fast

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you Couchpotato2.

[backintime Graduate]

Hi, just saw this.

I'm glad nothing is broken and you're being looked after

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Thank you backintime, I'm very lucky in many ways.

[Getfitok Graduate]

So sorry to hear this, especially on your anniversary too.Im on the IC with a fractured shoulder, having to have my Runderwear running bra cut off 😳

[Puppy-love Graduate in reply to Getfitok]

Oh no. Did you fall on a run? That’s dreadful and must be so painful.

You’ll have to treat yourself to new Runderwear when you’re ready to get out there again. I hope your recovery is smooth.

[Getfitok Graduate]

Thank you, I will. I wasn’t running, I was playing badminton, I’m 6 weeks in now &it’s still painful. Ironically the 2 times I’ve visited A&E have both been whilst exercising (the other time I was running) but hey ho these things are sent to try us.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Missed this...hope all is well...?