My inner Enid and I will have to learn to seek pleasure in smaller and quieter things as running isn't an option for the next 6 - 8 weeks.
Pride comes before a fall and I tripped on a pavement and broke my arm. So Enid and I will be back on the couch for a bit (and finding a different way to exercise 🤕) just until we can do the programme again maybe at the end of June.
So to all my / our wonderful running friends...happy running, take care and watch your feet...or rather don't.😎
That is such a shame, but you obviously still have your drawing hand so can keep yourself gainfully occupied.
Who knows what we will be able to do in six weeks time..........
Keep safe, keep well, keep smiling.
Thank you so much, Ian. Yes, indeed...right handed but saved face with my left. 😹 So I appreciate how lucky I am. 😎 Take care, too.
So sorry you've broken your arm Nilsam. I hope you're not in too much pain and recover well. Take care😊😊
Thank you, Buddy34. NHS our so wonderful...double reason to bash a pan on a Thursday. 🌈👍
The nurses always manage to be so nice don't they in spite of the pressures they are under.
Yes, I was so impressed with how kind they were in A&E. Doctor included (who put the plaster on himself). In and out, then two follow up phone calls the next day. So caring. 🌈
Oh dear poor you, it felt wrong to "like" your post. I hope it's as they say a clean break and that it isn't too painful. Sending you a virtual (gentle) hug x
Oh no! I’m sorry to read this. How sad Enid looks 😔. Now I know what your comment meant the other day 🤦🏼♀️.
I hope you aren’t in too much pain and that the break heals well. Enjoy the sunshine and sitting in your garden as the days get warmer. Keep visiting us on here and painting us your lovely pictures. 🤗 xx
Thank you, Delly-dot. I realised how much this community meant to me when I wanted to tell you straight away. I will keep reading all your lovely posts.. I know lots are locked down and can't run for different reasons. We will be back. Take care. 🧚♀️🧚♂️
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that Nilsam! Why do we manage to do these things to ourselves?! I hope you manage to find some alternative exercises to keep you going for the next few weeks - and make sure that Enid looks after you! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Thank you, Oldgirlruns. Yes, it's the two left feet syndrome. Life turns on a sixpence...I certainly will be investigating some one armed yoga over the next few weeks. 🧘🏼♀️👍Take care and happy running. 🏃♀️👀👣
Aww Nilsam, hope you are ok and back to running soon. Take care and keep the pictures coming 🙂
So sorry to hear of your fall Nilsam. You are now a real runner - well that’s what I was told after my first fall 😂😂
Glad to see that you broke the correct arm and that Enid will be with you while you join me on the injury couch. There’s some other lovely runny people here too.
That is bad news, i hope heal soon and rest well while you rest
Will be thinking of you
Thank you, Willowandsola. I know it could be worse... Take care too. 😎👍
Ohhhh that chuffin pavement grrrrrrr 😤 I'll write to the wonky pavements officer asap Nilsam
Well I would but to be fair ...it was a tiny bit out and I have two left feet and I am always falling over. I can only blame myself. Just a whoopsy daisy moment. 🌼🤕
What a shame... that’s so sad. But I’d be proud too a sporting injury. A badge of honour for trying... you will heal quickly I hope. And begin again. Brilliant drawing
So sorry to hear this. I hope Enid didn't have anything to do with this? But then that would be a pretty extreme way of getting out of running.... 🤣 Glad you can still do your lovely paintings though. I hope you recover quickly. It will be all the sweeter if we are out of lockdown - or at least less restricted when you get back out there. Xx
That made me laugh so much 🤣 What a great image ...Enid with her foot out 👟as I ran past. 🏃♀️😎 Thank you 👍
Enid has proven so many times how resilient she is, this won’t faze her I’m sure and we’re all looking forward to seeing what she says about her new exercise regime.
Take care Nilsam.
What rotten luck. I fell over last weekend and face planted but. I thing broken. Walking round with 2 black eyes in the current climate gets you some funny 👀. Get yourself checked for osteoarthritis 👍. Enjoy the rest up x
I am so very sorry to hear this. That is rotten luck. Here's hoping that your arm isn't causing too much pain. I'm glad to see the drawing and I know that your lively mind will be sharing Enid's antics with us.
Wishing you a speedy (but steady) recovery 🌺🌼🌺
Thank you so much, Comfortnotspeed. I will certainly following everyone's posts to keep me amused and thank you again for your encouragement. Happy running and take care. 😎🏃♀️
You and Enid are unflappable. I hear the equanimity in your voice. Thanks for reminding us that 1, it happens to all of us and 2, we're capable of working through.
Oh dieOR5k, I had to look up Equanimity on the internet and I have to say it was one of the best things I have read. I am very flattered and will try my very best to live up to it. Take care. 🧘🏼♀️👩💻🙋🏻♀️
Oh dear, so sorry to hear this news 😔 I do hope you are feeling ok. Not your drawing hand I hope (well looking at your lovely drawings on this post I assume not!). Take care 👍
Hi, Skysue16. No, I am right handed and that one was fine. It happened Wednesday evening so 3rd day in I am feeling a lot better thank you. I was just going to come off the forum for a bit but I am pleased I didn't. Thank you for your lovely post and encouragement. Do take care too and happy running. 🏃♀️👟👩💻👍
So sorry to hear this, but you seem ok. Keep drawing and painting, there’s some good stuff out there at the mo, creativity wise, and also lots of good YouTube exercise videos, although I’m finding a severe lack of motivation in the latter. Keep smiling, and keep safe x
Thank you, Wenderwoo. I am getting there. Early days. I was thinking about you and hoping you are ok. It must be difficult to get going but we will both get into our new exercise routines when we are ready. Take care, Wenderwoo . 🙋🏻♀️👩💻👍
How are you getting on with being asked to stay in for 12 weeks?
I am fine and making the best of the current situation.
Mostly ok with the occasional dip in spirit. I broke the rules today and went for a short walk 😱. It’s the first time I’ve done it, but we live in a village which is very quiet at the moment, so no harm done. It was wonderful!
I have had a few episodes myself of feeling low lately and I think everyone else has as well.
It must be very tricky. Thinking of you. Take care, Catgirl1976.
Ouch! So sorry to hear about your accident! It is so easy to trip. Poor Enid looks a bit sorry for herself.
But it looks like you have lots of plans to do some lovely things. Hopefully the weather will be nice.
Of course you can do lots of leg strengthening exercises!
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Thank you so much, Roxdog. You are right about feeling sorry for herself and then I just have to think how lucky I am. I had certainly done the most if the digging in the veggie plot too. (Ok so it looks like it will not be expanded this year.) Waking up to this message will motivate us into action with the leg exercises. Take care too. Happy running. 🏃♀️👟🙋🏻♀️
We're all in the wars! I have sciatica so am having a little break from running for a few days while I do glute strengthening exercises! My family suggested I could walk for a change!
That's a right blow having that happen!
It is / was, but I have to appreciate that some people have not been outside for weeks and health wise I am very lucky. 🙏 And I am going to keep saying it (when I want to have a little cry in a cupboard) then keep saying it until it goes in. 🧚♀️ 😘
Oh no! What rotten luck. Take care of yourself and maybe see you on the Strength and Flex forum - I’m sure someone on there would suggest some exercises you can do at home with a poorly arm x
Ooooh no Nilsam, I ‘m sorry to hear that. Mend well, the running will politely wait for you. 😘
..There is great potential for drawing an “Enid in a pot” blog over the next few weeks- lockdown potted down??? Pots give such scope for many ridiculous circumstances- I know that from experience! 🥴
Oh Nilsam, I have only just seen this, so sorry you are on the ic 😔 🤕
Did you fall over running 🏃?
I understand the 2 left feet problem, I've suffered with that most of my life!! 😂
You and Enid take care, come here when you feel the need to shut yourself in a cupboard - maybe shut Enid in for a while if she's trying your patience!)
Will be thinking of you while I'm running 🏃 ☺️
Fab pictures by the way, at least you can keep busy with those ☺
Happy resting 🛋️🍵 🎨 ☺
Actually if it had been running I may have felt better. 🤣 Just walking along, turned to say thank you to someone who had stepped into the road for social distancing. Then plop, tripped over a slightly raised pavement...silly Billy. Never mind. Thank you so much for your kind words ...I am learning lots about myself and Enid. Happy running...we will be right behind you 👭👣🌈🙏
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