Monday, November 23, 2009
Getting back On Track... Slowly...
I am fed up with feeling as though I am coming down with some nasty bug or other, or developing headaches... really fed up with thinking 'I'm not feeling too great so I'll only do a gentle workout today' every time I haul my ass into the gym- I don't even know if it's physical or psychological!
I decided to call my own bluff and consult with my doctor, who's diagnosis is that it's probably a virus hanging around, and so there's nothing I can do- although he dd attempt to placate me with the offer of a full blood test (yes please- may as well get something out of the National Insurance that disappears from my wages before I even see it!)
Although it's not all been doom and gloom, as I did manage to get out for a 12 mile ramble Thursday. It was quite a pleasant day- for November- although rather blustery. I did my usual circuit around Stoke Bardoloph twice.
Looking Towards Stoke Bardolph
Walking along the river I saw a kingfisher, very briefly, before he flew off in a shiny turquoise blur. I saw him again on the way back- flying downstream but he was too fast for me to get a photo.
Last time I took the path by the River Trent it was closed for repairs (although it didn't stop me using it!) This time, the work had been finished, and instead of last winter's muddy track there is now a properly constructed pathway;
Walking round a second time I was struck by the patterns made by the stalks left in the fields...
... or maybe I was just bored of the view!
My knee wasn't too bad- I have come to the conclusion that it is a lot better when I walk than when I run. I did go to the gym Sunday too- but stuck to the rower and the elliptical trainer. Sometimes my knee is absolutely fine- then I will go for a short walk or gym session and it will start hurting again...
I have the Beacons Ultra in a fortnight, it looks as though I will only be doing one lap this year, but at least that leaves more time for the pub!
I decided to call my own bluff and consult with my doctor, who's diagnosis is that it's probably a virus hanging around, and so there's nothing I can do- although he dd attempt to placate me with the offer of a full blood test (yes please- may as well get something out of the National Insurance that disappears from my wages before I even see it!)
Although it's not all been doom and gloom, as I did manage to get out for a 12 mile ramble Thursday. It was quite a pleasant day- for November- although rather blustery. I did my usual circuit around Stoke Bardoloph twice.
Looking Towards Stoke Bardolph
Walking along the river I saw a kingfisher, very briefly, before he flew off in a shiny turquoise blur. I saw him again on the way back- flying downstream but he was too fast for me to get a photo.
Last time I took the path by the River Trent it was closed for repairs (although it didn't stop me using it!) This time, the work had been finished, and instead of last winter's muddy track there is now a properly constructed pathway;
Walking round a second time I was struck by the patterns made by the stalks left in the fields...
... or maybe I was just bored of the view!
My knee wasn't too bad- I have come to the conclusion that it is a lot better when I walk than when I run. I did go to the gym Sunday too- but stuck to the rower and the elliptical trainer. Sometimes my knee is absolutely fine- then I will go for a short walk or gym session and it will start hurting again...
I have the Beacons Ultra in a fortnight, it looks as though I will only be doing one lap this year, but at least that leaves more time for the pub!
Labels: Beacons Ultra, Stoke Bardolph
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Good luck with the BU.
One of the Guys from my Running club is doing the full distance (43miles ?).
Crazy fool.
One of the Guys from my Running club is doing the full distance (43miles ?).
Crazy fool.
# posted by 
: 9:58 AM
: 9:58 AM
Thanks MB
I did 2 laps last year... and it was so cold!! Hoping it will be wet this year- no ice!
Hope you are ok.
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I did 2 laps last year... and it was so cold!! Hoping it will be wet this year- no ice!
Hope you are ok.
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