I'm in limbo

[SkiMonday]

Towards the end of a Friday long run, I was running along a pavement with a seriously overgrown hedgerow. Reached up to move an overhanging branch out of the way only to find it was a bramble with plenty of thorns. The shock caused me to miss my footing on the tiny width of pavement available, foot slipped off the kerb and over I went.

Was able to complete my run and another the following day (Saturday) but my arm was sore. My next run was on the Tuesday, I was heading to the GP's surgery for another matter. Encountered chest pains as soon as I started running. After a minute or so, there was no sign of it settling down so I slowed to a walk. Checks by the GP didn't find anything, I've been referred to cardiology and advised not to run. I didn't mention the fall because, by then, my arm was getting better.

In the following days, movements like sitting up became sore so I now think that my torso was damaged by the fall and that's the reason for the chest pains.

Managed a 5k yesterday but it was uncomfortable and I had to take it very easy. It's about 12 days since the fall and I'm still sore. Hopefully, it will clear up soon, otherwise, it's going to have a serious impact on my training.

To paraphrase Mutley: "snazzinfrazzinrazzinbloominovergrownhedgerow"

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Oh no! It’s usually the simple little things that trip us up, sometimes literally, through life. Green things have been known to stop me in my tracks over the years too 🙄

Good news that there’s no serious damage but bad news about the running break. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for you 🤞…. And Mutley was always very wise 😀

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Yes, Mutley was very wise, but most of his comments seemed to concern a certain Mr Dastardly.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

I can tell you a very scary story about Mutley and his laugh - perhaps some day after a meet up 🙂

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Maybe after the Bath HM. I'm sure it's going to take place this decade.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

🤞🍀

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

I had a very bad fall around Christmas time, I hadn't realised I had put my hand down to break my fall, but I must have, I sprained all the muscles around my chest and shoulder. Let's hope you've done the same and that's all it is.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks. Hopefully, that's the case. I assume you're fully recovered now?

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

Yes I'm fine thank you. Had to get new specs and have a fine one inch scar on my forehead where I mashed said specs into my face...

I took about two weeks off from running, I could walk but not run, couldn't breath in deep enough.

I remember running through a clump of brambles or something thorny once, they got caught in my hair and lifted me off my feet...

We are bonkers aren't we?

Hope you feel better soon, gentle hug xx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Not really a “like” post is it SM? I’m so sorry that happened, you’d been on fire recently. 🏃‍♂️ 🔥

I hope it settles down as quickly as it happened and you’re able to get back out running again, maybe avoiding rogue hedgerows and tiny kerbs. 🤞

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Cheers CC!

[backintime 10 Miles]

fast healing vibes coming your way

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to backintime]

Thanks. I'm taking it easy for now to improve reception 😎

[backintime 10 Miles in reply to SkiMonday]

They're coming from France, and have to quarantine but they'll get there

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Eek! Sorry to read this - and do go carefully, at least until you have been properly checked out. From what you describe, it does sound like a muscular-skeletal thing but of course, we are not medically trained on here. Training will wait...just saying!😬🤞🙂

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks. Hopefully, this won't have too much of an effect on my training.

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

Agh! Sounds like a bruised rib, they can create awful chest pain! 🤞🏻 for a quick recovery! 🤞🏻

[Decker Ultramarathon]

I’m really sorry this happened and I hope it winds up being nothing more than a small piece of adversity that you encounter on the journey to your ultra goal. Fingers crossed for you.

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Sorry to hear this, what a nasty shock(s) this must have been!!

Best wishes xxx

[Katnap Marathon]

You'll never be able to stop that pigeon now!

Good luck with your recovery!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Katnap]

Thanks. In that respect, Mutley was far better equiped.

[misswobble Marathon]

Oh drat! Take it steady and heal well. Lots of good food and sleep 💤

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

It is a b*gger when a few things come together (a concatenation?) and you can’t identify what the real cause is. Plus the difficulty of seeing a doctor at the moment. Take it easy SM.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to HeavyFoot]

Thankfully, it's getting better so seems it was just bruising.

[backintime 10 Miles]

I remember when my ex bruised and cracked his ribs they actually gave him morphine for the pain, his was a similar accident, but he was playing football at the time. He had no visible bruise and the doctor told him that it just takes time. His were actually, but it took 4-6 weeks for the pain to go away (from memory - he worked in a restaurant and had to be signed off for a month because he couldn't lift anything easily). He got back to easy running quicker though, just couldn't do anything that required lifting or deep breathing.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to backintime]

I'm pleased to report that mine's nothing like as painful as that and it's easing up so it seems that I haven't broken anything (phew)!

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

Ouchy! Pesky hedge! I'm glad you're getting out a bit but sorry it's slowed your training. Speedy recovery!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Oh no! Heal fast. Too easy to do something like that - glad it's nothing more serious though.