Wednesday 17 April 2013

Diagnosed and on the mend.

Well on Friday I attended the physio, my self diagnosis was wrong.
Thankfully!
What I did have was injury to a ligament and tendon on the back outside part of my knee. . I laid out my story how I was doing my first half marathon, how I am not the fastest or most competent runner, how I really needed to train. After much poking, prodding and acupuncture, I was given exercises to do. I was not going to be running for a while. I then had to text Brenda and tell her that I wouldn't be able to take part in the running group for at least a week. I'll felt I was letting everyone down.  But it's better to be out now than be out with only a week or so to go.
I went back to physio on Tuesday and there was some good improvement, the pain Is now more localised.
I have decided to be optimistic & positive. I'm just hoping I won't be out too long. Going back on Friday.
I have a candle lit here as I write about my week, to offer up my prayers for all those who died or were hurt at the Boston Marathon.

Thursday 11 April 2013

P*****!

Sorry for the language but I am gutted, annoyed etc etc. Went for a run after work or should I say I attempted to go for a run. I just couldn't do it. My legs just wouldn't work. When, I put my leg down the pain was bad, I was limping as I ran. I looked ridiculous and was barely moving. I felt like throwing myself on the ground like a two year old having a tantrum, I wanted to cry and shout. Having diagnosed my niggle as an ITB band problem according to the internet, I am planning to go to the physiotherapist Darren Gaffney as soon as I can.
I was mad that I couldn't do my 4 miles. I am mad that my mileage isn't going to go up this week. I had a complete panic attack that I wouldn't be ready for the half marathon. Then I thought sod it all I might as well have a cigarette.
I didn't !
I calmed down and now I have fingers & toes crossed that this is only a temporary road block.

Wednesday 10 April 2013

Allergies & Niggles & Really Running!

Well having done the Good Friday Run, my training has taken a bit of a knock. Easter Saturday I had a niggle in my right knee. I've tried to explain to my loved ones,  it feels as if someone gives you a kick into the side of your knee & your knee gives away. I have to ignore it as best I can which is becoming harder. Easter Saturday I also went to see the Ballybunion Half Marathon & 10K, John in my running group was taking part he finished in a great time. I find watching these runs gives me hope that I too will do it.
Having taken the weekend off, I was looking forward to running on Monday, but it was not meant to be. I woke up on Monday morning, covered in big red itchy blotchy patches, my eyes and lips were swollen. By Tuesday, it had not got better so I headed to the doctor, Severe Allergic reaction - anti- histamines and steroid cream prescribed, by Thursday I was on the road to recovery. (Still haven't found/figured out what I'm allergic to). So I headed out on a 4 mile run which I completed with out stopping, my breathing was OK but my knee was sore by the end of it.
On Saturday I had running with the group, as per usual I was last and slower because of my niggle but still I had completed another 4 miles. On Monday, I was to run 30 mins., I ran about 2 miles.  By Tuesday my niggle was sore, as I ran with my group, at the back of the pack, I just kept  thinking I must keep going, they were way ahead. This time as I ran I had tears in my eyes seriously it was exhausting more mentally than physically I have also resorted to not lifting my legs which seems to be my fall back stance. Brenda showed me plenty of stretches and exercises. Brenda gave me some great advice about treating my niggle and as I sit here typing having iced and treated it feels 'betterish'. Tomorrow will tell as I am down for a 4 mile run.
It seems only a few weeks ago when completing a mile without stopping was my greatest achievement and now listen to me 4 miles here 4 miles there. YEAHHHHH!!!! I'm doing it. Really running.