Heading back towards that HM

[Oldfloss]

Off the IC finally and wonderfully a few weeks ago...... building back up slowly... 8K today.....Got a broken toe, since climbing off that couch..... (did not hold me back) .. second broken toe...( not stopping me... and don't even ask) ...Going to take a while..but have hopefully decided which HM I shall go for in March...hopefully with a forum friend as company

Watch this space...

[Outofpuff]

Ok - so you’ve got 8 left - maybe consider bubble wrap?

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Outofpuff]

I may have to..not sure how I keep doing it... I like the idea of bubble wrap though

[LoungeLizaard]

The ‘like’ is for your determination, sending hugs for the broken toes!!!

I can’t even fathom how you’re even running with two broken toes!

Hope you have a speedy recovery 😍⭐️

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Thanks you.. the first.. had almost healed.. still black.. the second.. I have damaged so many times..it is in love with the toe next to it.. I buddy them up and run as soon as the pain has abated usually 48 hours

[Richard7 Half Marathon]

Great determination - stop breaking your toes though!! Good luck on your training .. I have my fingers crossed for you.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Richard7]

Thanks Richard.. I will blinking well get there... I do need to be a bit more careful and put lights on when wandering around upstairs at night!!!

[Bluebirdrunner in reply to Oldfloss]

Or proper slippers!😯xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Yes, Mum xxxx

[Tasha99 Marathon]

Wow! That’s fantastic! What a come back!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Tasha99]

It's slow Tasha, but... I will get back on track.. ju-ju- 's 10K plan helps so much... done it a few times after injury! Just a slow build up that focuses me

Thank you x

[misswobble Marathon]

Yeah that’s a good plan 😃

I cracked my toe on the coffee table the other day. Gawd it ‘urt 😫. We have to be careful of our tootsies Flo 😃 I always wear my slippers. Well nearly always 😁. The one time..... 🙄

Gentle reintro then 😃👍🏃‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to misswobble]

It is gentle.. and yes.. I think maybe slippers could be useful ????

It is weird.. the pain of the toe is completely disproportionate to the size of them

Thanks you x

[Bluebirdrunner in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes! nice big knitted booties!😄xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Tartan ? xxx

[Bluebirdrunner in reply to Oldfloss]

Mine are Paisley...😄x

[SaskAlliecat Half Marathon]

Man oh man, 2 broken toes?!? You’re a trooper, plugging along back to that HM. I like Outofpuff ’s bubble wrap idea 😄

[Bluebirdrunner in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Or proper slippers!!!😄😄😄xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to SaskAlliecat]

I like that plan... I have loads of bubble wrap I'll get there... got all you folk to follow xx

[ChrisAllen1 Half Marathon]

Inspiration as ever Floss x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to ChrisAllen1]

You are inspirational ! Wow!

[ChrisAllen1 Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

I just plod on, I'm not half as inspirational as many on here xx

[Bluebirdrunner]

Fantastic news dear Floss, you don't need any advice you have come back from the IC before...except have you thought about a nice pair of knitted booty slippers to protect your precious toesies...😊xxxx

Well done on your 8k run today...xx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks you... I think maybe slipper are a plan... and I do need to switch lights on !! xxx

Slippers.. hmmm... I need to research some funky ones xxx

[Tbae Metric Marathon]

So well done.

Sorry about the toes.🙈

I have to laugh Floss, the slow and steady lady, then I peep at your Strava 8k splits.Your flying.

💥🏃‍♀️💥🔥😂😂

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Tbae]

Thank you. xxx Flying... ? I like that idea xxx

[Tbae Metric Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Its amazing what you are doing.💥

All your knowledge, experience, grit and determination brought to bear on your HM training and the forthcoming event.

Go Floss.Everyone is with you.💥🏃‍♀️💥🔥👏👏

[Decker Ultramarathon]

You’re like Evel Knievel! Nothing can stop you Floss!

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Decker]

Probably as loopy as he .... but all good fun. You can't keep an old snail down for long xx

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Haha you’ve got that right! 🏃‍♀️💥

[Bazza1234 Marathon]

I am looking for a HM in around early March - as part of my "intended" training for a full Marathon in early July. BUT Feb/March is HOT here and not many HM's on anywhere.

[mountaindreamer Half Marathon]

Ow, poor toes! 😳❤️❤️

Glad to hear you’re back on track for your HM dreams Oldfloss ! 😃🏃‍♀️❤️Hope the other toes survive you escaping that couch! 😣❤️❤️

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to mountaindreamer]

Building up again.... and putting lights on when wandering around at night!! x

[mountaindreamer Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Ah...good plan! ❤️ We’ve got one of those little night light plug-ins that detects when it’s dark and comes on then. I brought it home from my parents’ house, but they’re quite handy little things for landings etc.

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks for that 😉

[lardofale Half Marathon]

Boy oh boy you go through it don't you! I busted my big toe after kicking a door a few years ago, don't ask!!!, and didn't even feel like walking across my living room so back on the HM trail so soon is fantastic! Good luck, I'll keep my cyber eye on you!! ;0) x

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to lardofale]

Thanks you.... I need to look where I am going!