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Not the birthday present I wanted

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I'm sorry to say that my 55th birthday present today is not to graduate on it (which was my aim a couple of weeks ago) but to be told by my GP that I have damaged/torn my left medial meniscus (cartilage on the inside of the knee). In my twenties I did this to my right knee so knew deep down it was not just messing about with ligaments.

I'm now waiting to be booked to see a physio prior to probably having surgery to repair it so sadly I am off the programme for the forseeable future. I will be back as soon as I can.

To say I am gutted is a bit of an understatement as I have really got the bug for this running lark big time.

Good luck to the rest of you and enjoy the challenge.

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TJFlute

Oh, I'm gutted for you :( What sad news :(

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NevertoolateGraduate

What very bad luck. I know everyone here will be very sorry and so sympathetic and hope you get back to running as soon as you're mended. Good luck with the surgery.

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AliB1Graduate

Nightmare! Hope you get mended soon

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BTX4Graduate

Oh no...hope you are better soon and keep in checking in on the forum...

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it heals well, and you come back better than ever.

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OldNedGraduate

Bad luck, that. Hope to see you back here in due course.

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