Relief! Narrowly avoided the IC

[Sandie1961]

After parkrun last week I developed a pain on the bottom and outside edge of my right foot. Tried to run on Monday, but it was just too painful. As my HM is on 15March, I rang the Sports Physio clinic. They didn’t have an appointment available until 3 March, but when I explained my predicament, offered me one this morning at 8.30. With rest and ice, it had improved but the diagnosis is a strained peroneal tendon. Apparently quite common in runners! I can’t run for a week but have been advised to walk for 30 minutes twice a day (hello dog!), then try a slow jog if it isn’t too painful. It’s taped up for 5 days and I’ve got exercises to do, but the lovely physio thinks I will be able to do the HM even if I have to tape it again. Turned out she’s a runner (veteran of 9 London Marathons - with automatic place due to her time. 3:35 at age 50 😳) so we chatted away while she poked and prodded me and applied some ultrasound. £38 well spent. I’ve spent all week praying it wasn’t PF so am so mightily relieved that it’s fairly minor 😃

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

I'm so glad it was such a positive visit! Sounds like you should hang on to her number - £38 is very reasonable too 👍

[skysue16 Half Marathon]

Oh dear, sounds painful 😕So glad you were able to get an appointment and good news that you should be ok for your HM 👍😊

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

What a relief. Take care of yourself. Xxx

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Oh no Sandie. This is your first time on the IC isn’t it? I wish you a speedy recovery. I am sure Ben will enjoy your new walking regime!

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I know 😩 I was very proud of my injury free status! It is feeling quite a bit better already, but no parkrun for me this week.

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

Enjoy a rare lie-in on Saturday 🤣🤣. It sounds like ours is going to be wet and windy. 💦💦

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Ouch - fingers crossed that it settles soon for you.🤞Sounds hopeful - and what experienced hands you are in with your physio!🙂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Good result Sandie. I know that I am a bit hair trigger when it comes to going to the physio, but it beats living with the anxiety and risking making things worse any day. I think that my daily beach walks help too. There is something about walking on sand. Just make sure that you are fit and good to go at the end of May 👍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Exactly my thoughts. Normally, I would have waited to see how things progressed and only sought professional help if it didn’t improve, but I couldn’t risk it. I expect to be fighting fit by May - got Cape Wrath 10k with Grannytobe to do first 😃

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

That’s good news Sandie, although I can’t profess to know how bad a strained peroneal tendon is! Hopefully it’ll repair itself with rest and you’ll be up and running again soon. Ben will love it! 🐾 🐕

Enjoy your PR free Saturday. You won’t know yourself! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks Cheeky! I had never even heard of a peroneal tendon 😂 It seems it may be linked to tight calves, so lots of calf stretches.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

I’m glad you hadn’t either Sandie! I was starting to feel a bit ...... clueless! 🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Phew....... Lucky escape Sandie. Thank the running gods for good physios, especially running physios 🏃‍♀️🏃🙂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Absolutely! She just got that I would be devastated if I couldn’t do my HM. Mind you, I’m not risking my last 2 long runs (should have done 19k this week) so the furthest I’ve run is 18k in preparation. I’ll just have to keep fingers crossed on the day.

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

If you’ve run 18k you’ll definitely be able to run a HM Sandie! 👍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Sandie1961]

Many training plans take you to 16K but apparently 18K is what the “pros” do. You’ll be absolutely fine 🏃‍♀️🙂

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Haha! First time I’ve ever been able to compare myself to a pro!

[Agingnovice1]

Good you took prompt action Sandie! I’m just back on the forum so have caught up with your progress, you’re doing amazing! Your “week off” will only make you stronger. Could you maybe do some of the core exercises from the gym programme you did? x

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to Agingnovice1]

Nice to see you back! If you want to join me for a gentle jog in a week or so, let me know x

[JonathanP 10 Miles]

Good news that it isn't what you feared Sandie. All the best for your HM.👍

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan. It is already feeling better so 🤞🏻