Sore back
Feb10200911:48 a.m.
Right, so it seems that my lower back didn't appreciate the fun I showed it this weekend... I followed up Saturday's 5 mile run with a 9-10 mile walk on Sunday which I think has just about finished it off. By last night I was almost in tears when i was walking, but with the power of ibuprofen and bio-freeze, it did calm down enough to get to sleep, and i'm back on the ibuprofen today as well. I've got an osteo appointment on Thursday which is good timing as at the last appointment I was so upbeat about how much it had improved that I almost thought he wouldn't offer me another appointment.
Short term I guess it's not too bad, I know that it'll get better again within a few days, but I really have to get it properly sorted before Trailwalker as otherwise I just can't see me getting through all 62 miles of the course, and I'm determined to not let the girls down, so i guess it's more core exercises for me!
I'm off shortly to a conference in Telford - I've been booked overnight in a motorway service station 'hotel'... which would be fine if i just had a car, but given i'm travelling up on the train means that once I've got a taxi there, I'm pretty much stranded for the evening, unless i fancy a quick trip to Burger King followed up with an hour on the slot machines!! And Burger King and Weight Watchers don't really mix too well! Talking of which, I've lost 11 pounds so far since 5 Jan, so that is at least going well.
Hope you all have a more fun Tuesday evening than me!
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Hoggle 'Ah the lovely Telford! I have been twice for conferences (does anyone go for any other reason?!!) and both times have had to stay in Shrewsbury as all hotels full! Have left you a message about your back! Have fun with those slots!' added 10th Feb 2009
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tinabee 'Poor you. Maybe the running is just too much for your back and you would be ok with the walking bit. Let's hope the osteo can work his magic for you. What would we do without ibruprofen? A super well done on the 11lb weight loss - that is really good going.' added 10th Feb 2009
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man_in_the_stand 'Sorry to hear that your back is playing up. Make sure you keep taking regular analgesia and anti-inflammatory's. Well done on the weight loss. Enjoy the rest of your week' added 10th Feb 2009
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Mick_6 'Congratulations on the weight loss now don't go and spoil it by visiting Burger King, i hope the back pain subsides well done on the walking and run.' added 10th Feb 2009
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laurajehane 'Great weight loss Katie, you think they could have held the conference somewhere a bit nicer with better food options. Hope it's not a Travelodge. I nearly burst in to tears at reception in one once after over 10 days on the road when they asked me if I wanted 'breakfast in a bag'. I think that's one of the most depressing sentences I've ever heard! Hope the back improves soon, I'm sure it's just the cold or something. Your osteo sounds good, so make sure you listen to him!' added 10th Feb 2009
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philip_owen 'Well done on the weight loss, that is a great effort. Hope your back feels better soon. Enjoy Telford M-way services!!!. ' added 10th Feb 2009
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Jonners 'mega well done on the weight loss..hope the back sorts it's self out....now don't to comfty in that motorway hotel....' added 10th Feb 2009
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Kitten 'Sorry to hear about your back, I'd recommend Voltarol tablets aka Dicloflanec (prescription) a miracle cure for back trouble, and essential kit for your Trailwalker! Best of luck at the osteo and hope it improves soon. Well done on the weight loss that is some going and I feel ever so jealous, I just can't seem to eat healthily anymore, I love stodge!' added 11th Feb 2009
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pam_and_chris 'Really well done on the running and walking but so sorry to hear your back is so painful!!! :-( Hope you get it sorted somehow soon, it must be agony for you. ((big hugs)) And super well done on the ww weight loss - hurray!!!! That's really FANTASTIC - keep it up, I know you can!!! Take care of yourself and we'll see you soon. x' added 11th Feb 2009
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DonnaD 'Glad to hear the weight loss is going well for you too. Take care of that back.' added 18th Feb 2009
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