Injury verdict....

[Debs4GNR]

Hi folks

Just an update following my appointment with the physio this morning...

I was a little worried that I'd done something drastic as my ankle was getting steadily worse instead of better despite not running for 11 days now.

Anyway after much examining, poking, prodding, twisting, pushing and pulling (him) and standing, balancing, stretching and hopping (me) the conclusion is that I have tendonitis.

After a short burst of ultra sound and massage I came away with exercises to do and instructions not to run until after my next appointment in 3 weeks time. He'll let me know then when I can restart the program

On one hand I'm glad that its nothing too serious but on the other hand frustrated at the setback.

I'm also worried that it means I wont be ready for the GN10K in July!!

Anyway guys thanks for all the support through my daft questions and wingeing

Hopefully I can get back on track soon

[poppypug Graduate]

Good news that you have got a diagnosis Debs , now you can work on getting better !

Yep, very frustrating not to be able to run, but it is for the best , a means to an end and the bigger picture is that you can be fixed

You should be all ready for July , just take it easy when you get the go ahead .

Good Luck and all the very best on your recovery ! xxx

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

It is so frustrating, isn't it Debs? Take it gently when you ease back into the running. Now is a good time to get a couple of books on running, choose some new music to run to and generally pamper yourself. I think if you do your physio exercises and ease your way back in, giving thought to how you can keep your ankle protected, you should be fine for the run. I've read that after an injury, you should start with 10 minutes and increase by 2 min each run so long as you are pain free. Any trouble and you go back to the run before. That might be overly cautious but a good safe beginning. I think I'd try 10, 12, 15, 20, 25,30. It would only take 2 weeks and you could monitor whether there is any difficulty with the ankle, as you progress.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

At least you know what ails you. Rest up, try and be patient.. and you will be back on form again soon enough!

Good luck until you start to get out again and build up for your run!!!

[BloomingEck]

I've had an ongoing ankle injury that was diagnosed as retrocalcaneal bursitis. Alas, mine didn't respond to rest from running, but I did have a corticosteroid injection in it this week and that seems to have been like a magic wand. I am itching to get out on it again, but under strict instructions not to for two weeks.

I hope yours gets better without more intervention though!

Debbie

(another one!)