Tried but failed!!
May0220077:26 p.m.
Yesterday afternoon I decided to try a short 2 mile run to see how my knee fared. I got to about 1/2 mile before the pain came, but when it did, I decided the most sensible thing to do was to turn and walk back home again. I must admit I'm not a good "injured person" and it is driving me mad not being able to run! The best about is was, my legs felt really great and I'm sure I could have managed 5/6 miles no problems!! So it's another weeks rest and we'll try it all again next week.
My photo appeared in yesterdays' local newspaper. There are 2 photos - one of me when I have just finished, then one with a couple of other girls later that night. You would swear it was 2 different people in the photos. I nearly killed Greg in work for putting the one in when I had just finished as I look like death warmed up with clapped into my head sweaty hair!!! Everyone in work thought it was hilarious and made me a "before and after" poster with the photos!!
The blogs seem to be getting very quiet now - I wonder how long it will be before we drift away altogether? I will certainly be hanging about for a while yet, but probably on a less regular basis.
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Dim 'Sorry to hear your knee has not recovered. It must be really frustrating. Are you going to post those photos here? There is usually a great realsim in the 'just finished' photos. They're real proof of how hard you've worked. Best of luck with the resting. Running can be hard work, but not being able to run can somehow be harder. Best wishes Heather' added 2nd May 2007
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Nick 'I should wait until the sports injury clinic has had a look at the knee before you venture out again. Yes it is getting quieter on here but good news! I'll be hanging round for a little while longer. :)' added 2nd May 2007
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Petecw29 'Hi Heather get your knee looked at soon as you can then at least you can get some expert advice on getting better. Hopefully more people will blog as they egt abck into training - if they do!!' added 2nd May 2007
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fatrev 'C'mon we deserve to see the pics if they are that bad!!!' added 2nd May 2007
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Rachael_T 'Hope the knee is okay. Get it sorted!!! Do you think you'll be able to come on the reunion for drinkies and/or running the next day? I can't remember if I said but I think the nearest airport is prob Birmingham. Actually that's ringing a bell and I think you can't fly direct to there can you? I'm waffling!! Let me know if you want any of the info... I can email it to you x' added 2nd May 2007
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Rach_Rach 'Oh no, sorry to hear about the knee.. i am a hopeless injured person too!! The blogs are getting quiet, it seems so sad after all we have been through together, at least there are a few of us around stil!! I am hanging around too... it helps motivate me to keep running anyhow!' added 2nd May 2007
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bertieostrich 'ditto get the knee looked at sharpish ...and i'm still hanging around to if just to be nosey' added 2nd May 2007
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Bupa 'Crikey, hope you get better soon H.' added 3rd May 2007
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pablo_campo 'Get well soon Heather. Does the newspaper with your pics have an online version too? If it has then please consider posting the link here... for BOTH pics... LOL' added 3rd May 2007
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Johnf 'Heather, good luck with the injury, sure it will heal fine. Also good luck at the football club. I will be still offering opinions and writing my own drivel on here for sometime to come so keep blogging.' added 3rd May 2007
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Petecw29 'Hi Heather thanks for your comment, the big difference after my first marathon was joining a Club wher I chatted with and trained with more experienced runners who helped me achieve the better times ;-) x' added 3rd May 2007
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garyb 'Heather, take your time with the injury, i myself know how frustrating it can be! I am desperate to run, a few weeks \after i said i wouldn't for 5 -6 months! Determined to keep to it though. Hope it heals for you!' added 3rd May 2007
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kraftykat 'Good luck with the recovery Heather, frustrating I guess but it's for the best. Get right and then you can get back out there. In the meantime, get those piccies on your blog!' added 4th May 2007
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